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    In this essay i will be writing about three major topics that will be discussing their pride, their independence and confidence and Equality. And much more facts concluding my reasons on what i believe is to be american. Also i would be comparing different topics and describing how they are both alike. I will also be showing prove by taking direct quotes and putting them in my paragraphs. The American Voice is characterized by the theme of ‘’I hear America Singing’’ by Walt Whitman.…

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    In both poems, parallel structure through the utilization of repetitions occurs which works to cultivate connectivity between individual workers to create larger ideas within society. For example, in “I Hear America Singing” Whitman connects the individual occupations within America by stating the “mechanics”, “carpenter”, “masons”, “boatman”, “deckhand”, “shoemaker”, “hatter”, “wood cutter”, “ploughboy”, “mother”, “young wife”, and “the girl” are all “singing” in unison while they work (2-10).…

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    America is one of the most stubborn nations in the entire world. Yes, that may be mostly an opinion, but many people view it to be true. The country has always been like this, and it dates back to when the Puritans, or ‘Pilgrims’, first arrived on the North American shores. The colonists did have many feuds with Britain in what they could do, and then started long wars with the country. The question is, was it all worth it? The colonists were not justified with going to wars with Britain for…

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    In “Hamilton: An American Musical”, Hamilton uses his passion for America’s freedom combined with his writing expertise to achieve his goals and establish America as a functioning, free country. Before he was able to contribute to America’s government, Hamilton first had to help win the revolutionary war. From a young age, he was very interested in joining the revolution and fighting for freedom. In “My Shot,” 19-year-old Hamilton states, “Don't be shocked when your hist'ry book mentions me / I…

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    Laguna Beach is a seaside resort city that is much more than a beach town. The city is nestled amongst rolling hills and valleys overlooking the shoreline with great beaches, shops, restaurants and art galleries - giving it a distinct French Riviera allure. Laguna Beach is a great destination for a family looking to escape the heat of the inland cities or for couples looking for a romantic stroll on the beach. Along with great beaches, hiking trails and tide pool explorations, the city is…

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    definitely positive for the patriots. It was a positive outcome for them because of course they won the war.They also got their freedom from Britain that they wanted.They most likely are now influencing the world to become more independent Now they have 13 new states, that aren’t controlled by their enemies. This outcome is not positive for the British,they lost the war. Now the patriots have their freedom. Which in reality the British did not want.. But I guess now they have no say. They also…

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    In 1782, Hamilton left his advisor post to study law where he went against rebels in order to defend the loyalists. In 1784, Hamilton took on the Rutgers vs. Waddington Case which later caused the judicial review system. In 1787, while working as a New York delegate, he met with other delegates to discuss the Articles of Confederation, with the help of John Jay and James Madison, he wrote the Federalist…

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    life. Walt Whitman wrote poetry in a new and exciting way. Whitman was born in West Hills, New York, in 1819 (Aubrey). Whitman had eight siblings, which led to his limited education, as his family had an average income and couldn’t afford high-quality education (Luckett). Whitman left school when he was eleven and began working in a law firm as an office boy (Aubrey). He became a teacher at the age of seventeen and taught in Long Island until he moved to New York City, where he pursued…

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    In the poem “Let America be America again” by Langston Hughes, he illustrates his view about America in one descriptive poem. Langston has various thoughts about America. He informs the readers about where is his freedom, also demands that he wants America to be America again. America – the land where you're promised freedom, land and opportunities so one can fulfill his dreams. In the poem, Langston says “Let America be the dream the dreamers dreamed,” (6) and “America was never America to…

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    It is proven that when a community or country has little or no money flow, the people physically and emotionally suffer. Colonizing a new country and setting up a civil government takes time, energy, and most importantly: an immense amount of funds. With the colonies having “already been...in a post-war depression”, taking their money away through unfair taxation to Great Britain, where…

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