Everything in life plays the role of a character and in some way contributes to the bigger picture. The United States of America as an individual country acts a role in the play of the world. It is sometimes looked at positively, other times less so, but there is no question that America is an influential factor to the world we live in. Without its vast contributions, or its negative effects, the world would be a very different place today. America negatively or positively is represented to the world as three things: a promised land, a world power and “the liberator”.
The United States represents a Promised Land to much of the world. It is a place that stands for freedom, democracy and opportunity. It has symbolized religious and economic freedom throughout history and in many ways still does. The English Puritans sailed to the U.S in the 1620’s looking for freedom of worship, after being persecuted by the Church of England that the Puritans believed was beyond repair. America symbolized a place they could practice their religion and life without prejudice. In the early 1900’s European immigrants flocked through Ellis Island looking for economic success. Adults came looking for jobs to support their families, a new hope of American riches ignited in their minds. Today, the United States still represents a Promised Land to many. A prime example is the steady flow of illegal immigrants traveling north from Central America, seeking a new beginning. These immigrants are seeking a life without repression, better paying jobs and more. The U.S represents a place of promise to these diverse groups of people. The United States of America’s place in the world as a Promised Land helps it maintain the role of a world power.
The United States is a world power. The U.S instills fear in other countries, often establishes trends the rest of the world follows and is one of the most self-confident countries. These are all components of creating America’s powerful role. There is no doubt that the U.S instills fear in other countries. From the atomic bombs in Japan, to the Iraq war, the U.S has made its mark on the world by brutal force. An important part of being a world power involves setting trends for the world to follow. From edge cutting fashion to groundbreaking technology and influential media, America is often times one step ahead of the world. The United States, at times is overly obsessed with its image. This can be a negative factor, but it also instills a huge amount of self confidence which leads to power and success. The United States considers itself as a world power; therefore it is more definitely a world power.
The United States has played the role of “the liberator” in the world. It has often felt the need to help and liberate other countries for better, or for worse. Many times its intentions are good, for example in bringing aid to various countries during natural disasters, or in ultimately liberating the world during World War II. A more specific example would be liberating Panama from the dictatorship of Manuel Noriega in the 1980s. But an overwhelming amount of the time there is something in it for us. For example it is the U.S government’s publicized belief that it is liberating Iraq from the hands of terrorists, but how much of the incentive for the U.S is driven by the desire for oil and pure revenge? This constant desire of more, covered up by the United States as simply “liberating” countries, leads to a negative outlook on our country by the world. The world often times views the United States as greedy.
The U.S symbolizes freedom and democracy but it also symbolizes greed and power. The plethora of opportunities and diversity in America make it unique. No other country has experienced such a blending of cultures and peoples. However, its constant obsession with money and power and its paranoia that its precious image will be ruined causes problems. The world would view the United States more positively if it did not revolve around the concepts of power and money; but the U.S still has many positive qualities. The role that America plays as a Promised Land, a World Power and a “Liberator” help shape the world.
Monday, October 22, 2007
Sunday, October 14, 2007
The United States of America's Role in the World (2nd Draft)
Everything in life plays the role of a character and in some way contributes to the bigger picture. The United States of America as an individual country acts a role in the play of the world. It is sometimes looked at positively, other times less so, but there is no question that America is an influential factor to the world we live in. Without its vast contributions, or its negative effects, the world would be a very different place today. America negatively or positively is represented to the world as three things: a promised land, a world power and “the liberator”.
The United States represents a Promised Land to much of the world. It is a place that stands for freedom, democracy and opportunity. It has symbolized religious and economic freedom throughout history and in many ways still does. The English Puritans sailed to the U.S in the 1620’s looking for freedom of worship, after being persecuted by the Church of England that the Puritans believed was beyond repair. America symbolized a place they could practice their religion and life without prejudice. In the early 1900’s European immigrants flocked through Ellis Island looking for economic success. Adults came looking for jobs to support their families, a new hope of American riches ignited in their minds. Today, the United States still represents a Promised Land to many. A prime example is the steady flow of illegal immigrants traveling north from Central America, seeking a new beginning. These immigrants are seeking a life without repression, better paying jobs and more. The U.S represents a place of promise to these diverse groups of people. The United States of America’s place in the world as a Promised Land helps it maintain the role of a world power.
The United States is a world power. The U.S instills fear in other countries, often establishes trends the rest of the world follows and is one of the most self-confidant countries. These are all components of creating America’s powerful role. There is no doubt that the U.S installs fear in other countries. From the atomic bombs in Japan, to the Iraq war, The U.S has made its mark on the world by brutal force. An important part of being a world power involves setting trends for the world to follow. From edge cutting fashion to groundbreaking technology and influential media, America is often times one step ahead of the world. The United States, at times is overly obsessed with its image. This can be a negative factor, but it also installs a huge amount of self confidence which leads to power and success. The United States considers its selves as a world power; therefore it is more definitely a world power.
The United States has played the role of “the liberator” in the world. It constantly felt the need to help and liberate other countries for better, or for worse. Many times its intentions are good, for example in bringing aid to various countries during natural disasters, or in ultimately liberating the world during World War II. But an overwhelming amount of the time there is something in it for us. For example it is the U.S government’s publicized belief that they are liberating Iraq from the hands of terrorists, but how much of the incentive for the U.S is driven by the desire for oil and pure revenge? This constant desire of more, covered up by the United States as simply “liberating” countries, leads to a negative outlook on our country by the world. The world often times views the United States as greedy.
The U.S symbolizes freedom and democracy but it also symbolizes greed and power. The plethora of opportunities and diversity in America make it unique. No other country has experienced such a blending of cultures and peoples. However, its constant obsession with money and power and its paranoia that its precious image will be ruined causes problems. The world would view the United States more positively if it did not revolve around the concepts of power and money; but the U.S still has many positive qualities. The role that America plays as a Promised Land, a World Power and a “Liberator” help shape the world.
The United States represents a Promised Land to much of the world. It is a place that stands for freedom, democracy and opportunity. It has symbolized religious and economic freedom throughout history and in many ways still does. The English Puritans sailed to the U.S in the 1620’s looking for freedom of worship, after being persecuted by the Church of England that the Puritans believed was beyond repair. America symbolized a place they could practice their religion and life without prejudice. In the early 1900’s European immigrants flocked through Ellis Island looking for economic success. Adults came looking for jobs to support their families, a new hope of American riches ignited in their minds. Today, the United States still represents a Promised Land to many. A prime example is the steady flow of illegal immigrants traveling north from Central America, seeking a new beginning. These immigrants are seeking a life without repression, better paying jobs and more. The U.S represents a place of promise to these diverse groups of people. The United States of America’s place in the world as a Promised Land helps it maintain the role of a world power.
The United States is a world power. The U.S instills fear in other countries, often establishes trends the rest of the world follows and is one of the most self-confidant countries. These are all components of creating America’s powerful role. There is no doubt that the U.S installs fear in other countries. From the atomic bombs in Japan, to the Iraq war, The U.S has made its mark on the world by brutal force. An important part of being a world power involves setting trends for the world to follow. From edge cutting fashion to groundbreaking technology and influential media, America is often times one step ahead of the world. The United States, at times is overly obsessed with its image. This can be a negative factor, but it also installs a huge amount of self confidence which leads to power and success. The United States considers its selves as a world power; therefore it is more definitely a world power.
The United States has played the role of “the liberator” in the world. It constantly felt the need to help and liberate other countries for better, or for worse. Many times its intentions are good, for example in bringing aid to various countries during natural disasters, or in ultimately liberating the world during World War II. But an overwhelming amount of the time there is something in it for us. For example it is the U.S government’s publicized belief that they are liberating Iraq from the hands of terrorists, but how much of the incentive for the U.S is driven by the desire for oil and pure revenge? This constant desire of more, covered up by the United States as simply “liberating” countries, leads to a negative outlook on our country by the world. The world often times views the United States as greedy.
The U.S symbolizes freedom and democracy but it also symbolizes greed and power. The plethora of opportunities and diversity in America make it unique. No other country has experienced such a blending of cultures and peoples. However, its constant obsession with money and power and its paranoia that its precious image will be ruined causes problems. The world would view the United States more positively if it did not revolve around the concepts of power and money; but the U.S still has many positive qualities. The role that America plays as a Promised Land, a World Power and a “Liberator” help shape the world.
Sunday, October 7, 2007
Format Essay: 1st Draft
America represents a Promise Land to much of the world. It is a place that stands for freedom, democracy and opportunity. It has symbolized religious and economic freedom throughout history and currently. The English Puritans sailed to America in the 1620s looking for religious freedom of worship; being driven out by the Church of England that they believed was beyond repair. America symbolized a place they could practice their religion and life without prejudice. In the early 1900s European immigrants flocked through Ellis Island looking for economic success. Adults came looking for jobs to support their families, a new hope of American riches ignited in their minds. Currently America still represents a Promise Land to many. A prime example is the illegal immigrants traveling north from Central America, seeking a new beginning. These immigrants are seeking a life without repression, better paying jobs and more. America represents a place of promise to these diverse groups of people. America’s place in the world as a Promise Land helps it maintain the role of being a world power.
America is a world power. We set the norms for right and wrong, we install fear in other countries, and we establish trends of the world. These are all components of creating America’s powerful role. America sets the norm for what is right and wrong in the world. For example as soon as America decided that racial prejudice is a bad thing, the principle spread around the world. There is no doubt that America installs fear in other countries. From the atomic bombs in Japan, to the Iraq war America has made its mark on the world by brutal force. An important of being a world power involves setting trends for the world to strive to follow. From edge cutting fashion to groundbreaking technology and influential media America is often times one step ahead of the world.
America plays the role of “the liberator” in the world. It constantly feels the need to help and liberate other countries for better, or for worse. Many times our intentions are good, for example simply bringing aid to various countries during natural disasters, or ultimately liberating the world during World War II. But an overwhelming amount of the time there is something in it for us. For example it is the U.S government’s tagline that they are liberating Iraq from the hands of evil terrorists, but how much of the incentive for the U.S lies inside the want of oil and pure revenge? This constant want of more, covered up by the United States as simply “liberating” countries, leads to a negative outlook on our country by the world. The world views the America as greedy.
America is a world power. We set the norms for right and wrong, we install fear in other countries, and we establish trends of the world. These are all components of creating America’s powerful role. America sets the norm for what is right and wrong in the world. For example as soon as America decided that racial prejudice is a bad thing, the principle spread around the world. There is no doubt that America installs fear in other countries. From the atomic bombs in Japan, to the Iraq war America has made its mark on the world by brutal force. An important of being a world power involves setting trends for the world to strive to follow. From edge cutting fashion to groundbreaking technology and influential media America is often times one step ahead of the world.
America plays the role of “the liberator” in the world. It constantly feels the need to help and liberate other countries for better, or for worse. Many times our intentions are good, for example simply bringing aid to various countries during natural disasters, or ultimately liberating the world during World War II. But an overwhelming amount of the time there is something in it for us. For example it is the U.S government’s tagline that they are liberating Iraq from the hands of evil terrorists, but how much of the incentive for the U.S lies inside the want of oil and pure revenge? This constant want of more, covered up by the United States as simply “liberating” countries, leads to a negative outlook on our country by the world. The world views the America as greedy.
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