Secondly, immigrants come to America because of a brighter future.
These differences in American values can be seen most clearly within politics. With radically different political ideologies throughout America, and increased political tension, it's no secret that people with different political beliefs have very different American values. The primary two parties in America have only become more different recently, and their differing values are only become more obvious. In the article “The Collapse of American Identity” posted to the New York Times, author, Robert P. Jones says “The two political parties may not share much, but each is increasingly aware that the other has embraced a radically different vision of America’s identity and future.”
A strong example, of someone whose ideas of American values are probably quite different from manys is Taif Jany. In an interview published to The Aspen Institute, Taif Jany recounts his immigration to the United States and describes what makes him feel American, despite not coming from America originally. He also describes how immigrants to America see things differently, which is exactly why the American Creed is different for everyone. “Those Americans, with their different and unique journeys, understand the immigrant experience in their own way.” he says, giving a shining example of a way in which someone's idea of American Creed could be different. Taif Jany’s experience has molded his values and beliefs, and they are just as American as anyone else's, but are likely quite different from someone who was raised in a big city in the United States their entire life, or grew up on a farm in the middle of the country. As Germans became one of the predominant immigrant groups of the 19th century, it was only natural that they would come to have a powerful influence over the development of American culture. The complexity of the German experience and the diversity within the immigrant groups dominated the social structure life in the United States, influencing many of the institutions, traditions, and daily habits that many today think of as being quintessentially American. The American Creed is something that most people might not know about, or might not fully understand. Many believe that the American Creed is some set of common values among all Americans, and in some ways it is. All Americans have their own values, their own values and beliefs that tie to their country and their patriotism, but everyone's values are different. No one American has the same experience, so they could not possibly all have the same values. The diverse cultures of America make it truly impossible for everyone to have one set of values, because the values of diverse Americans is formed by their culture and individual experience, forming many values and beliefs for their own perspective. One honest immigrant wrote home at the height of the potato famine exodus, “My master is a great tyrant, he treats me as badly as if I was a common Irishman.” The writer further added, “Our position in America is one of shame and poverty.” No group was considered lower than an Irishman in America during the 1850s.( Irish Immigrants in America during the 19th century). My essay is argues that american values can never be the same for all american citizens. In this essay I look at why these values become so diverse and how that plays a role in our country.
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In today’s divisive political environment, we must learn from the mistakes of our past and not let fear dictate our policies. The only way that our system, based on the foundations of freedom, democracy, and justice, will prevail is if we continue to enrich it by welcoming new stakeholders in the American dream.
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