Bono's Opportunity: Dating Back To The American Revolution

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America was the result of immigrants who wanted a new life and a life full of opportunities. These pioneers came to this new land with the notion for better crops, more money, and a better life overall. “America is not just a country, it’s an idea” said singer Bono who was a recipient of the 2005 Person of the Year award from TIME. I believe in America to present us these opportunities and to give us the freedom to fulfill these opportunities.

America was made through attempts at freedom and equality. Dating back to the American revolution where the colonists revolted the unfair taxes that the British imposed on them. Important events like the Boston tea party, the battles of Lexington and Concord, and The Declaration of Independence contributed

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