As a class, we are about to embark on an American literary journey. It is in that vein that the students have created their own personal definitions of what it means to be an American:
To be an American is to have your own views and be able to express them. It is not just a culture or language but a mix of every culture, language and belief throughout the world. -Melissa L.
America is a symbol of peace, liberty, and justice, that other countries try to replicate. America represents freedom and is the ideal nation not only because it is united, but it's system of government allows for people in society to to make decisions on what life should be like.--Matthew
American- Americans are the people who live in a large multicultural land that believe in freedom and personal liberty. Americans seek for better, richer, and happier life. They believe they have certain inalienable rights, golden opportunities, and same voice despite the gender. -Amy
America is a nation filled with hundreds of years of freedom created by the ideals of the people and powered by the knowledge and achievements of the people. This country is what it is because its determined leaders didn't want future generations to go through hardships they had to. -Lenny
America- a country that shows no boundaries to its people, hides no opportunity, and offers everything as long as you are willing to work for it. -Roman
American - Whether you were born here or brought here, the only limiting factor is how much you are willing to work and risk for what you want to achieve. Being American is a unique experience; one that many give up what they have at home to have, and those born with the title sometimes take for granted. –Natalee
What it means to be an "American" is, taking pride in the opportunities our country has to offer.-Giselle
American - Someone who has freedom, is surrounded by a diverse growing population, and has endless opportunities. -Jack
America- A largely diverse population that is capable of looking past race, gender or sexual orientation to reach the ultimate goal of prosperity.-Drew
American: the defenders of freedom. -Melisa C.
To be an American- To follow traditions of another culture while at the same time taking part in American culture. -Julia
American: pride; having a dream and believing that it can come true with hard work and determination. -Rachel
To be American means to live in a country of liberty and prosperity with many opportunities to improve.- Leandro
To me, American not only means someone who is a citizen of the United States, but is a symbol of many things. It is a symbol of freedom. -Amanda
To be American is to be free with no boundaries only obstacles that can be overcome with hard work. It is to be able to express yourself in a comfortable and understanding setting.- Kristina
American: Having faith and patriotism that every free person within the country gets the same respect and liberty being deserved.-Rachel
American: To be one who us from a country that is diverse; to be from a country that is free and very opinionated. -Rey
A person of any ethnicity that believes in freedom and equal opportunity for all people and agrees with the values portrayed in the writings on which our country is based.-Ana
Feeling a sense of belonging in the United States of America whether born in the country or being someone who has immigrated to the country, while having a common American cultural connection, yet still having one's own distinct cultural identity.-Thomas
To me it symbolizes a diverse society that stands for freedom and liberty.-Allen
To be American is to have limitless possibilities to achieve your dreams and always have pride in your country. It is also a mix of cultures and religions that make it unique.- Imani
A sense of freedom, justice, or being able to work for the ultimate American dream.-Sky
Anyone who can come to America who can make a living and be successful no matter sex, race, or skin color.-Maurice
An American is a person who lives in a diverse place of many cultures and whose ancestors are from another country (unless Native American), and come to America in search of opportunities.-Albert
Where people dream, where money is made, where liberty is granted.-Uziel
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