Graff‚E.J. “What Makes a Family.” Rereading America. 5th Ed. Gary Colombo‚ Robert Cullen‚ Bonnie Lisle. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s‚ 2004. 26-38. Print. E.J. Graff explores the history of the term “family” in its Roman origin “familia”. She explains that in early Roman times‚ a family was not defined by bloodlines‚ but by the choice of the head of the family. Soto‚ Gary. “Looking for Work.” Rereading America. 5th Ed.Gary Colombo‚ Robert Cullen‚ and Bonnie Lisle. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s
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Response to Rereading America Introduction The introduction to the text‚ Rereading America‚ challenges us to look beyond the common misconceptions of the “myth” the American dream and to think critically. As far as what I think it means to be an American citizen‚ there are many things to consider. I believe that to be an American can imply freedom‚ security‚ and prosperity to some. To others however‚ it can mean a struggle to survive. The ideal American dream‚ no matter your interpretation of the
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American: Land of Liberty? About America‚ there are many things to think of and talk about. The more we acknowledge about that country on continent on the opposite bank across the Pacific‚ the more we seem to notice things more essential than the prosperous world of material on surface. The country is known by reputation as the land of liberty on the earth‚ and that‚ I believe actually refers to and represents not that little as we might think. We Chinese usually relate the word liberty to many
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The story that I chose to write about was “One Big Happy Family‚” by Anndee Hochman. The story is about a young woman whose family life seemed to be the American dream‚ for those of us looking in from the outside. Her family owned a house in the city like most of us and a house on the beach. The house on the beach was unique with its architecture anomalies‚ which made the house more a mix and match of parts than like her normal home in the city. The whole family‚ including relatives
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What is the Guy Code? According to Kimmel‚ the Guy Code is the collection of attitudes‚ values‚ and traits that together composes what is means to be a man. Pretty much‚ the Guy Code means that you never show your feelings‚ be strong‚ and never give up. All in all‚ don’t be a sissy. You should never show emotions or admit to weakness. To the world‚ you must show that there’s nothing to be concerned about and that everything is going to be fine. In my opinion‚ I would have to say that this is also
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America is a nation with years of history engraved in itself. Each events are divided into specific time periods in history. Among all the periods‚ Period III ranging from 1754-1800 is most relevant at displaying the evolution of the idea of “Liberty‚” in America. The evolution can be presented through the continued practices of ideas and the changes that occurred from 1754-1800. Some continuity from period III included the idea of self government among colonies and the ongoing slavery of African-Americans
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Liberty is the freedom from certain restrictions that are forced on the lives of people in society. But in America‚ liberty is more than just a definition. Liberty is an icon‚ a way of living and a motivation. In fact‚ many of the structures or statues in America have liberty inscribed on them or have the word liberty in the name. For example‚ the Liberty Bell. At a glance‚ the Liberty Bell seems like a regular old bell with a crack down the side. In reality‚ the Liberty Bell is a model of freedom
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“The United States of America is the land of dreams”‚ but is it really? During this essay I shall be giving my opinion on this statement and if I think America is really the land of dreams‚ or not. Thousands of people make the move to America every year‚ and some are very successful‚ creating a better lifestyle for themselves and their family members. Unfortunately some are not as successful and find themselves begging for money and food‚ and living on the streets or in homeless centers. Recently
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America: Land Of Opportunity “We think of America as a land of opportunity”‚ and it was. Back between the 1600’s through 1774 America was a great place to start off fresh and move onto something new and exciting. Many people wanted to relocate to the America’s due to the great rumors‚ which it had lead on. Although there were many opportunities available in America‚ they were limited and were a struggle to succeed in for some. The new settlers of America came from many different backgrounds and
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quoted in the American Anthem‚ America is “the land of the free and the home of the brave”‚ but how did America become synonymous with the words freedom and bravery? America has an extensive history of ethnocentrism‚ that have led to the enslavement of certain racial groups and the poor. The Spanish and English were highly successful in dominating the new world of America with their advance technology‚ military and their demand for power and land. The path to the America of today‚ is paved with survival
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