I chose the topic community life because American people through the ages have changed in a lot of ways, but the one thing that stays the same is the ability to come together to make not only America great but the world as well. This ability makes America a very unique and exquisite place. Whether we are celebrating, mourning or helping those in need, you can always depend on the people to be there. The world benefits from American exceptionalism as well. When a tragedy strikes in other countries, America is always there to help.
What is Community Life? “Community life. I use this phrase to capture the odd combination of volunteerism, widespread charitable giving, and engagement in the community that was at the heart of American exceptionalism in the nineteenth century” (Murray 2013, 26). From the time that America was founded, the early settlers were already starting to develop the foundation for American exceptionalism. They realized that to make the area their own, they were going to have to work together.
How is Community Life Associated with American Culture? “From its inception, the United States has featured a dynamic civil society comprising …show more content…
The people of America stand behind their beliefs and are constantly fighting for change. The difference today is that we are divided. “From guns to gay marriage and from voting to subsidized health care coverage, individual states are becoming defiantly separate in their respective approaches to social and fiscal policy.” (Milligan 2014) The country is working against itself. American still have a great sense of community though. Examples of this can be seen in situations such as Ferguson, the fight for rights with the LGBT community and racism. The people of American still come together even if it leads to a divide. Americans are taking what makes them great, community life, and making it a factor that tears the country
What is Community Life? “Community life. I use this phrase to capture the odd combination of volunteerism, widespread charitable giving, and engagement in the community that was at the heart of American exceptionalism in the nineteenth century” (Murray 2013, 26). From the time that America was founded, the early settlers were already starting to develop the foundation for American exceptionalism. They realized that to make the area their own, they were going to have to work together.
How is Community Life Associated with American Culture? “From its inception, the United States has featured a dynamic civil society comprising …show more content…
The people of America stand behind their beliefs and are constantly fighting for change. The difference today is that we are divided. “From guns to gay marriage and from voting to subsidized health care coverage, individual states are becoming defiantly separate in their respective approaches to social and fiscal policy.” (Milligan 2014) The country is working against itself. American still have a great sense of community though. Examples of this can be seen in situations such as Ferguson, the fight for rights with the LGBT community and racism. The people of American still come together even if it leads to a divide. Americans are taking what makes them great, community life, and making it a factor that tears the country