Both men described elements of America culture today in their works. Tocqueville writes of American equality when he says, "Men are there seen on a greater equality in point of fortune and [...]more equal in strength"(6). Tocqueville believes that Americans have equal opportunities in life to succeed and gain wealth or fame. I believe this still exists today. Many stories and examples are present in the American culture of people working hard or having a great idea that succeeds. The success stories often times come from harsh conditions and hard times, but in America everyone has the chance to make a successful life. In his book, James Bryce writes of another important part of the America society, "If a man is enormously rich[...] He is an
