When one is brought into the vast country of America, they are considered an American. However, there are many aspects of an American one cannot simply pinpoint based off a place of origin. A neighbor originating from Colima, Mexico may be considered as much of an American native; because after all, isn’t America made up of cultures from across the world? An American may have migrated from a place of terror, to find liberation and solace in this land of the free. Americans are beings who strive to make a change; to make something out of nothing. Americans are the ones whom seek a brighter tomorrow.
An important factor each American has are the freedoms that they have. Citizens of the United States are believed to be equal, that each American …show more content…
Each person will have to work at least one day of their lives, that is true, however some people will have to work harder than others. For instance, my mother arrived in this country at the ripe age of 9, in 1975. She had a plethora of responsibilities by the time she turned 17; she worked two jobs, payed for her sister’s and her own education, paid all the bills, supported her elderly mother, and attended university all at the same time. Being a native Spanish speaker, she was ridiculed for her ethnic differences which later favored her in the work force. From the first step on American soil, she knew she had a ton of work to do. Another example of hard working Americans falls under the financial regression following the stock market crash of 1929. Millions of Americans fell short of cash, and the Great Depression had begun. However, through diligence and hard labor. Americans themselves brought back the country we know and love today. Economic fluctuations happen sporadically, and we have grown enough to know how to deal with them. In response, Americans are considered hard working as they must factor everything in their day-to-day
An important factor each American has are the freedoms that they have. Citizens of the United States are believed to be equal, that each American …show more content…
Each person will have to work at least one day of their lives, that is true, however some people will have to work harder than others. For instance, my mother arrived in this country at the ripe age of 9, in 1975. She had a plethora of responsibilities by the time she turned 17; she worked two jobs, payed for her sister’s and her own education, paid all the bills, supported her elderly mother, and attended university all at the same time. Being a native Spanish speaker, she was ridiculed for her ethnic differences which later favored her in the work force. From the first step on American soil, she knew she had a ton of work to do. Another example of hard working Americans falls under the financial regression following the stock market crash of 1929. Millions of Americans fell short of cash, and the Great Depression had begun. However, through diligence and hard labor. Americans themselves brought back the country we know and love today. Economic fluctuations happen sporadically, and we have grown enough to know how to deal with them. In response, Americans are considered hard working as they must factor everything in their day-to-day