https://padlet.com/michelle_alonzo/t7b1fgxkyvfeaxo0 Add your definition of American. Please, no outside sources. Use only your own idea of what American means. en-us 2020-08-31 17:44:06 UTC 2020-09-01 00:56:42 UTC hello@padlet.com michelle_alonzo https://padlet.com/michelle_alonzo/t7b1fgxkyvfeaxo0/wish/709588789 Living with the ideals that all of us are created equal, and we all have the freedom and right to life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness. Yes, I took that from the Constitution, but it's important to remember what the purpose of America was when it was founded. We haven't reached it yet, but we live in a country where you are allowed to point out the flaws of our government and social system.]]> 2020-08-31 17:44:06 UTC https://padlet.com/michelle_alonzo/t7b1fgxkyvfeaxo0/wish/709588789 michelle_alonzo https://padlet.com/michelle_alonzo/t7b1fgxkyvfeaxo0/wish/709588792 To me it is partly geographical because I also view Central and South America as part of "America",  but I also view it as being an American (United States) citizen and our history and culture being tied into the history and culture of all of the Americas.
Multiculturalism is an important aspect of being an American.
Edit: I think that traditions, rituals, knowledge and stories are a huge part of being an American. These stories and traditions blend many different ideas from many different people who all make up what it is to be American.]]> 2020-08-31 17:44:06 UTC https://padlet.com/michelle_alonzo/t7b1fgxkyvfeaxo0/wish/709588792 michelle_alonzo https://padlet.com/michelle_alonzo/t7b1fgxkyvfeaxo0/wish/709588800 Because we are such a diverse group, and aren't joined by "blood", to me you have to define an American by what they believe. America was founded on an idea that's powerful and revolutionary: the idea that just because you're in the world, just because you're here, you have a right to certain things that are common to all humanity. Unfortunately, I think people misinterpret this to mean that people are entitled to whatever they want]]> 2020-08-31 17:44:06 UTC https://padlet.com/michelle_alonzo/t7b1fgxkyvfeaxo0/wish/709588800 https://padlet.com/michelle_alonzo/t7b1fgxkyvfeaxo0/wish/709756612 To me American means being yourself, having the right to do anything you want for your future and better place to live. America has a unique culture which makes other foreigner feel like home.   ]]> 2020-08-31 18:32:22 UTC https://padlet.com/michelle_alonzo/t7b1fgxkyvfeaxo0/wish/709756612 https://padlet.com/michelle_alonzo/t7b1fgxkyvfeaxo0/wish/710010255 To me American means someone who has freedom and is very patriotic about his country.]]> 2020-08-31 19:59:25 UTC https://padlet.com/michelle_alonzo/t7b1fgxkyvfeaxo0/wish/710010255 https://padlet.com/michelle_alonzo/t7b1fgxkyvfeaxo0/wish/710010275 To be American means that you are from America. You are from a country where you are free, you have rights. The land America is a uniq land. Me, as a visitor can see Americans as proud people and kind people. ]]> 2020-08-31 19:59:25 UTC https://padlet.com/michelle_alonzo/t7b1fgxkyvfeaxo0/wish/710010275 https://padlet.com/michelle_alonzo/t7b1fgxkyvfeaxo0/wish/710010681 To me being American is being able to do and say whatever you want (within the realm of the law) and not worry about being silenced.]]> 2020-08-31 19:59:35 UTC https://padlet.com/michelle_alonzo/t7b1fgxkyvfeaxo0/wish/710010681 https://padlet.com/michelle_alonzo/t7b1fgxkyvfeaxo0/wish/710011052 Freedom is a big part of being an american for me as well as us being our unique individual]]> 2020-08-31 19:59:42 UTC https://padlet.com/michelle_alonzo/t7b1fgxkyvfeaxo0/wish/710011052 https://padlet.com/michelle_alonzo/t7b1fgxkyvfeaxo0/wish/710011985 To me an american is someone who stands up for their rights and all for equality. america is a place you can be yourself and not be judged.

]]> 2020-08-31 20:00:05 UTC https://padlet.com/michelle_alonzo/t7b1fgxkyvfeaxo0/wish/710011985 https://padlet.com/michelle_alonzo/t7b1fgxkyvfeaxo0/wish/710011996 I feel being. an American is that you have your own freedom and you are able to make your own choices. America has a direct democracy so we are able to make our own decisions and path of life we want to go down,
 as other countries have classes or levels that they're stuck in and told what jobs they have to work.]]> 2020-08-31 20:00:06 UTC https://padlet.com/michelle_alonzo/t7b1fgxkyvfeaxo0/wish/710011996 https://padlet.com/michelle_alonzo/t7b1fgxkyvfeaxo0/wish/710012879 Being american means you dont care about anything and you like driving trucks and watching football. No matter what your race is.

]]> 2020-08-31 20:00:29 UTC https://padlet.com/michelle_alonzo/t7b1fgxkyvfeaxo0/wish/710012879 https://padlet.com/michelle_alonzo/t7b1fgxkyvfeaxo0/wish/710013180 To be an american is to have the freedom to choose want to be without be oppressed.]]> 2020-08-31 20:00:37 UTC https://padlet.com/michelle_alonzo/t7b1fgxkyvfeaxo0/wish/710013180 madelineschmittou https://padlet.com/michelle_alonzo/t7b1fgxkyvfeaxo0/wish/710013207 2020-08-31 20:00:37 UTC https://padlet.com/michelle_alonzo/t7b1fgxkyvfeaxo0/wish/710013207 https://padlet.com/michelle_alonzo/t7b1fgxkyvfeaxo0/wish/710013320 To be american is to be one of the lucky human being who gets to live in the free country of the United States. An american is a member of something greater than themselves, something that isn't seen or compared to any where else in the world. As an American, you have the right to do anything you could imagine that is legal of course, but the things that are legal aren't legal in other places around the world. So to me, being an american is simply a blessing.]]> 2020-08-31 20:00:40 UTC https://padlet.com/michelle_alonzo/t7b1fgxkyvfeaxo0/wish/710013320 https://padlet.com/michelle_alonzo/t7b1fgxkyvfeaxo0/wish/710013416 to me be american u have your freedom to say what u want and to do what ever u like to do in your life and u don't have to care what people say in your life. ]]> 2020-08-31 20:00:42 UTC https://padlet.com/michelle_alonzo/t7b1fgxkyvfeaxo0/wish/710013416 https://padlet.com/michelle_alonzo/t7b1fgxkyvfeaxo0/wish/710014736 To be an American is to be able to have freedom of speech.  ]]> 2020-08-31 20:01:16 UTC https://padlet.com/michelle_alonzo/t7b1fgxkyvfeaxo0/wish/710014736 madelineschmittou https://padlet.com/michelle_alonzo/t7b1fgxkyvfeaxo0/wish/710015252 is to be free and have basic rights while living on the American continent

]]> 2020-08-31 20:01:27 UTC https://padlet.com/michelle_alonzo/t7b1fgxkyvfeaxo0/wish/710015252 https://padlet.com/michelle_alonzo/t7b1fgxkyvfeaxo0/wish/710015425 Noah Dames]]> 2020-08-31 20:01:32 UTC https://padlet.com/michelle_alonzo/t7b1fgxkyvfeaxo0/wish/710015425 https://padlet.com/michelle_alonzo/t7b1fgxkyvfeaxo0/wish/710015722 Being an American makes you think it's the land of the free but not for everyone. I think being an American is sad.]]> 2020-08-31 20:01:39 UTC https://padlet.com/michelle_alonzo/t7b1fgxkyvfeaxo0/wish/710015722 https://padlet.com/michelle_alonzo/t7b1fgxkyvfeaxo0/wish/710016014 America is the land of opportunity.]]> 2020-08-31 20:01:46 UTC https://padlet.com/michelle_alonzo/t7b1fgxkyvfeaxo0/wish/710016014 https://padlet.com/michelle_alonzo/t7b1fgxkyvfeaxo0/wish/710016351 To be American means that you are living in a land of freedom]]> 2020-08-31 20:01:54 UTC https://padlet.com/michelle_alonzo/t7b1fgxkyvfeaxo0/wish/710016351 https://padlet.com/michelle_alonzo/t7b1fgxkyvfeaxo0/wish/710018401 Being an American means you are a citizen if this country. You have your own rights, your own freedom, and your own choice of life.]]> 2020-08-31 20:02:45 UTC https://padlet.com/michelle_alonzo/t7b1fgxkyvfeaxo0/wish/710018401 https://padlet.com/michelle_alonzo/t7b1fgxkyvfeaxo0/wish/710018768 To Be American means you work hard and are proud.]]> 2020-08-31 20:02:53 UTC https://padlet.com/michelle_alonzo/t7b1fgxkyvfeaxo0/wish/710018768 https://padlet.com/michelle_alonzo/t7b1fgxkyvfeaxo0/wish/710249005 Being American means one has freedom of choice in life.]]> 2020-08-31 22:19:01 UTC https://padlet.com/michelle_alonzo/t7b1fgxkyvfeaxo0/wish/710249005 https://padlet.com/michelle_alonzo/t7b1fgxkyvfeaxo0/wish/710462484 Is having the freedom and choices to do what you want ]]> 2020-09-01 00:54:45 UTC https://padlet.com/michelle_alonzo/t7b1fgxkyvfeaxo0/wish/710462484