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the United States in search of the American dream. Citizens of foreign countries and Americans are continuously in search of it because, they want a better life. They believe that with determination, America's endless opportunities will set them up for success. James Truslow Adams introduced the term American dream in 1931, and now it plays a significant part of America’s culture and heritage. A large number of people disbelieve that they can live the American dream because of their…

The American Revolution officially began in 1775 and lasted until 1783, spanning the course of eight years. However, what sparked this Revolution was the aftermath of the French and Indian War, which ended in 1763. King George III spent a substantial amount of money to supply and defend the colonists. After the end of the war, it only seemed reasonable to have the colonists pay for the debt, so taxes were administered without their consent. This, of course, angered the colonists, who were not…

Throughout history, African Americans have been the victims of countless hate crimes; starting from when they were captured from Africa and sold into slavery, to the twenty-first century. After they were emancipated from slavery, African Americans faced racial discrimination that led to many brutal deaths. In the image above, an African American man named Frank McManus is being lynched in front of a mob. McManus was accused of raping a four-year-old girl and was arrested and placed in holding.…

In our present day American society, there are numerous stereotypes that exist pertaining to all different types of ethnicities and genders; however, no other race or gender faces more negative stereotypes than those of the African American man due to their high criminal accusation, conviction and imprisonment rates. Perhaps one of the biggest stereotypes that African American men must face is that they are not positive role models for their children and are uninvolved when it comes to their…

cultural identity of Asian Americans is affected, share a common thread in that each author posits a framework of polarized racial and cultural ideologies that lay the groundwork for evaluating the tensions and contradictions for the Asian American position. These opposing ideologies serve as ‘poles’ or axis that evince the struggle Asian Americans are situated against as part of the diaspora within clashing White American culture. This essay will frame the Asian American culture identity…

African Americans and their influential leaders fought in many ways against racism, segregation, and discrimination following the Civil War until present time. African Americans’ struggle to achieve racial equality and full citizenship in the United States forced them to find ways to enhance their quality of life and establish strong political foundations capable of achieving meaningful social, cultural and economic changes. Their fight for equality led them to create durable movements that…

combination of various traits and characteristics that pleases the aesthetic sense. The history of African-American hair plays an influential role in what is viewed as “good hair” in society. ”Good hair” can be shown through the cultural history of the group itself, the history of resources available, and lastly how the hair is maintained as of today. The treatment of African-Americans beginning in the six-teenth century was horrific and played an enormous role in how their hair is…

The American dream. In the novel ‘’The Epic of America’’, which was written in 1931, James Truslow Adams, stated that the American dream is "that dream of a land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement’’ (The Epic Of America). James Adams has a great point the American dream is a dream of something better. In today’s society the dream is attainable but there are a lot of requirements. The ‘’American dream’’…

introducing Asian American theaters in an amazing ways. Rather than learning different histories and cultures from the boring and lengthy books, to me theatre indeed makes them become…

The film American Beauty, directed by Sam Mendes, views the American Dream as a constricting force that forces people into a materialistic, consumerist facade that adversely impacts their happiness. The characters are almost trapped by this ideology, and they have come to focus more on their material possessions and careers, rather than their family and those important to them. Throughout the film, we see constant examples where the characters value their material possessions over family, such…