AMERICANISM

Americanism

Americanism

For hundreds of years, people have been immigrating to the United States in search of freedom, better living, and the fulfillment of the American Dream. Members of all nations and religions had visions of economic stability and political autonomy, both of which were promised in tales of the budding country. America represented liminality a new world where [immigrants] could pursue extravagant urges and do things they had thought beyond their capabilities. (Takaki 549). Although the first group of settlers was predominantly of Anglo-Saxon descent, people of all colors and quickly followed. It is because of this great mix of backgrounds that ...