American exceptionalism

American Exceptionalism in the Twentieth Century In the world today, numerous problems are present because of the arrogance people have towards their country like the United States. Tome’s claims on the aspects of American Exceptionalism perfectly describes why it is the driving force of the United States today. Many Americans are describing their country as the best on the planet. This has been going on for a while and is still effecting the world today. Some say it’s an exceptional thing and…

In the section "The Power and the Glory: Myths of American Expectionalism" of the novel, Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Political Issues, Expanded (18th Edition) by George McKenna and Stanley Feingold discussed how the "American exceptionalism" has the capability whether by religious belief or righteousness to bring forth civilization to the world by brutality if necessary. John Winthrop referred to the Massachusetts Bay Colony as the "city upon a hill". Whereas, Ronald Reagan referred to the…

evaluate exceptionalism in Chinese and American cultures are different, so the symbolic meanings of this word vary a lot. In American mythologies, exceptionalism means unique since theism is accepted by most of them, and they consider their race is selected by the God. America is a glorious country; its culture is the collection of cultures from various religions, laws, and different countries or areas. On the contrary, there is no religion in China, so Chinese mythologies of exceptionalism are…

has ever seen.” This statement, although many would like to believe in it, is a lie. For centuries Americans have declared the United States “the greatest nation in the world,” “leader of the free world,” a place of “life, liberty, and happiness,” a place where anyone could achieve the “American dream.” This mindset, is the belief of American Exceptionalism, a dangerous myth that allows many Americans to ignore evidence that America is not the virtuous nation who respects all human rights or law…

Vietnam War and the Fragmentation of American Society At the end of World War Two, Americans experienced a period of remarkable national consensus and of “fervent faith in American exceptionalism.” Despite having deployed atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, which caused the excruciating deaths of tens of thousands of civilians, many Americans viewed their country as exceptionally benevolent in its treatment of others. As historian Christian Appy writes in American Reckoning: The Vietnam War…

American Exceptionalism was an idea spread by American historians who were teaching at European universities during the Cold war. The idea itself elevated the uniqueness and exceptionality of American culture, life, and democracy. This theory was used to promote America’s status past what it actually was to counter the Soviet threat; like propaganda except bending history in America’s favor. This became problematic when viewing “American Character” because the exact definition depended on who…

person can live with dignity and respect. The basic understanding is that these rights are protected by the government, organizations, and the law. The United States is sometimes criticized for its belief in American Exceptionalism on both an individual and collective level. American Exceptionalism refers to the belief that America is exceptional not only because it has a democratic system of government but also because each individual citizen is entitled to a set of inalienable…

Within his work, The Quiet American, Graham Greene explicitly criticizes the tendency for western countries to intervene in foreign politics. Denoting his informed position regarding the turmoil in Vietnam, Greene “reported on the French colonialist war in Vietnam for the Sunday Times of London and for Le Figaro and Paris-Match” (Whitfield, 67). That Greene had personally witnessed the western countries’ various attempts to alter Vietnamese politics both qualifies his criticism, and evidences…

arguably inflicted more devastating blows on American society than any other decade of this century,” writes journalist Richard Stolley (Brash 1). A majority of conservatives may dispute the sixties… hence the nickname: “The Turbulent Years.” However, a balanced examination must not only take into account the contentious aspects but also the positive impact this decade had on America’s future. Alexis de Tocqueville stated that American Exceptionalism was propelled by the following five…

Winthrop delivered a sermon to the Puritan people on board the ship Arbella while en route to the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Unbeknownst to him or those in attenedence, his sermon would go down in history and serve as a defining literary example of American colonization. The main purpose of his speech can be linked to preparing the puritans on how to develop a new society in a dangerous environment. During the sermon, Winthrop reminded the colony of its purpose and the reason for existence.…