https://padlet.com/jessicamk67/qdlfjou88lx5 To be an American, it means separating yourself from that European way of life. In America, all are welcome. You are free to practice your own religion, earn your own money, and own your own land. Being an American means having open arms and a cheerful attitude. It means to never give up and work hard for what you want, because in America, anything is possible. en-us 2016-09-12 12:33:45 UTC 2023-02-21 20:54:10 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Templeball.png jessicamk67 https://padlet.com/jessicamk67/qdlfjou88lx5/wish/123098751 2016-09-12 13:03:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicamk67/qdlfjou88lx5/wish/123098751 jessicamk67 https://padlet.com/jessicamk67/qdlfjou88lx5/wish/123100130 2016-09-12 13:07:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicamk67/qdlfjou88lx5/wish/123100130 jessicamk67 https://padlet.com/jessicamk67/qdlfjou88lx5/wish/123319935 I chose this image of a old "piggy back race" because I think it represents the informal behavior of Americans and their light-hearted, cheerful spirits. Everything from their clothes to their expressions can be linked to the idea that Americans made up for their lack of wealth in friendliness. ]]> 2016-09-13 01:17:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicamk67/qdlfjou88lx5/wish/123319935 jessicamk67 https://padlet.com/jessicamk67/qdlfjou88lx5/wish/123320324 I chose "Can't Stop" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers because when you analyze their lyrics, a lot of the general themes can be applied to the colonial American attitude."Can't stop, addicted to the shindig/Chop top, he says I'm gonna win big/Choose not a life of imitation" can be related to the fight against Britain for power, the potential for success America had, and the forming of the idea of what it means to be an american. EEven in the chorus: "The world I love /The tears I drop /To be part of /The wave can't stop /Ever wonder if it's all for you" could relate to the wave of immigration from Europe to America, and the hard work it took be successful in colonial America.]]> 2016-09-13 01:21:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicamk67/qdlfjou88lx5/wish/123320324