American Identity by Theresa Levy (NHS) https://padlet.com/theresa_levy/vzzzrkrjnhj5 What does it mean to be American? en-us 2017-08-31 12:10:08 UTC 2017-08-31 22:59:17 UTC hello@padlet.com gr191 https://padlet.com/theresa_levy/vzzzrkrjnhj5/wish/183954504 2017-08-31 14:16:26 UTC https://padlet.com/theresa_levy/vzzzrkrjnhj5/wish/183954504 https://padlet.com/theresa_levy/vzzzrkrjnhj5/wish/183954505 It means to believe in the core values that this country was founded on. It also means to live in america and be proud of your country ]]> 2017-08-31 14:16:26 UTC https://padlet.com/theresa_levy/vzzzrkrjnhj5/wish/183954505 ogb191 https://padlet.com/theresa_levy/vzzzrkrjnhj5/wish/183954510 It means that you have a responsibility to A) participate at least somewhat in the governmental process, B) question and think critically about the actions of the government (thus holding the government accountable), C) recognize both the positive and negative aspects of the country and government, and D) contribute to the society you have benefited from in some way or another 

]]> 2017-08-31 14:16:27 UTC https://padlet.com/theresa_levy/vzzzrkrjnhj5/wish/183954510 https://padlet.com/theresa_levy/vzzzrkrjnhj5/wish/183954591 • patriotism 
• equal rights
• free country 
• equal opportunities ]]> 2017-08-31 14:16:39 UTC https://padlet.com/theresa_levy/vzzzrkrjnhj5/wish/183954591 sbl191 https://padlet.com/theresa_levy/vzzzrkrjnhj5/wish/183954641 It means to support the idea of the American Dream; the idea that anyone can succeed in America with hard work and diligence. It means to accept other regardless of race, sexual orientation, etc. To be American is to be free to do what you want and be equal with all others in the country. It is to be part of a democratic society, where your voice can be heard.]]> 2017-08-31 14:16:45 UTC https://padlet.com/theresa_levy/vzzzrkrjnhj5/wish/183954641 mrh191 https://padlet.com/theresa_levy/vzzzrkrjnhj5/wish/183954674 Being American means to live in America. There is usually a strong sense of nationalism and an obsession with liberty. There is also the American dream.]]> 2017-08-31 14:16:48 UTC https://padlet.com/theresa_levy/vzzzrkrjnhj5/wish/183954674 aes191 https://padlet.com/theresa_levy/vzzzrkrjnhj5/wish/183954695 The freedom to be who ever you want to be]]> 2017-08-31 14:16:50 UTC https://padlet.com/theresa_levy/vzzzrkrjnhj5/wish/183954695 Being part of a society that is made up of many different cultures and identities. gr191 https://padlet.com/theresa_levy/vzzzrkrjnhj5/wish/183954734 2017-08-31 14:16:55 UTC https://padlet.com/theresa_levy/vzzzrkrjnhj5/wish/183954734 srb191 https://padlet.com/theresa_levy/vzzzrkrjnhj5/wish/183954800 To be American means to have freedoms and rights that have not always been granted to everyone ]]> 2017-08-31 14:17:04 UTC https://padlet.com/theresa_levy/vzzzrkrjnhj5/wish/183954800 ns192 https://padlet.com/theresa_levy/vzzzrkrjnhj5/wish/183954802 Be a citizen ]]> 2017-08-31 14:17:05 UTC https://padlet.com/theresa_levy/vzzzrkrjnhj5/wish/183954802 https://padlet.com/theresa_levy/vzzzrkrjnhj5/wish/183954897 - Affection toward US
- Knowledge of its history
- Abide by the law
- Welcoming all cultures that are present in the US
- Live here/ citizen
- Having general freedom]]> 2017-08-31 14:17:18 UTC https://padlet.com/theresa_levy/vzzzrkrjnhj5/wish/183954897 pcm191 https://padlet.com/theresa_levy/vzzzrkrjnhj5/wish/183954921 Being American means being part of a melting pot of ideas, people, and things. It means that you are part of a vast, complex, and diverse nation with many different and varied cultures. Being American means accepting this diversity.]]> 2017-08-31 14:17:21 UTC https://padlet.com/theresa_levy/vzzzrkrjnhj5/wish/183954921 tts191 https://padlet.com/theresa_levy/vzzzrkrjnhj5/wish/183954944 Be able to pave your own path
Uphold and follow the constitution]]> 2017-08-31 14:17:24 UTC https://padlet.com/theresa_levy/vzzzrkrjnhj5/wish/183954944 https://padlet.com/theresa_levy/vzzzrkrjnhj5/wish/183955003 2017-08-31 14:17:31 UTC https://padlet.com/theresa_levy/vzzzrkrjnhj5/wish/183955003 mlc192 https://padlet.com/theresa_levy/vzzzrkrjnhj5/wish/183955069 It means that you are a citizen of a free country where everyone is created equally. ]]> 2017-08-31 14:17:41 UTC https://padlet.com/theresa_levy/vzzzrkrjnhj5/wish/183955069 bc191 https://padlet.com/theresa_levy/vzzzrkrjnhj5/wish/183955103 Being American means having freedom and equal rights.]]> 2017-08-31 14:17:46 UTC https://padlet.com/theresa_levy/vzzzrkrjnhj5/wish/183955103 Understand our culture aes191 https://padlet.com/theresa_levy/vzzzrkrjnhj5/wish/183955141 2017-08-31 14:17:52 UTC https://padlet.com/theresa_levy/vzzzrkrjnhj5/wish/183955141 https://padlet.com/theresa_levy/vzzzrkrjnhj5/wish/183955151 -part of a free country 
-equal rights
-patriotic
-have the opportunity to be successful 
-]]> 2017-08-31 14:17:55 UTC https://padlet.com/theresa_levy/vzzzrkrjnhj5/wish/183955151 https://padlet.com/theresa_levy/vzzzrkrjnhj5/wish/183955180 it means to be able to achieve your goals ]]> 2017-08-31 14:17:58 UTC https://padlet.com/theresa_levy/vzzzrkrjnhj5/wish/183955180 aes191 https://padlet.com/theresa_levy/vzzzrkrjnhj5/wish/183955272 Having certain - unalienable - rights]]> 2017-08-31 14:18:12 UTC https://padlet.com/theresa_levy/vzzzrkrjnhj5/wish/183955272 In theory it means having the opportunity to do whatever you want with your life without already having to be someone important. However it's not always the case. gr191 https://padlet.com/theresa_levy/vzzzrkrjnhj5/wish/183955491 2017-08-31 14:18:45 UTC https://padlet.com/theresa_levy/vzzzrkrjnhj5/wish/183955491 https://padlet.com/theresa_levy/vzzzrkrjnhj5/wish/183955503 to be free and not worry about what others think of you 

]]> 2017-08-31 14:18:47 UTC https://padlet.com/theresa_levy/vzzzrkrjnhj5/wish/183955503 Helping those in need aes191 https://padlet.com/theresa_levy/vzzzrkrjnhj5/wish/183955518 2017-08-31 14:18:50 UTC https://padlet.com/theresa_levy/vzzzrkrjnhj5/wish/183955518 Tbh idk this place is kinda messed up aes191 https://padlet.com/theresa_levy/vzzzrkrjnhj5/wish/183955632 2017-08-31 14:19:04 UTC https://padlet.com/theresa_levy/vzzzrkrjnhj5/wish/183955632 tts191 https://padlet.com/theresa_levy/vzzzrkrjnhj5/wish/183955779 Be able to pave your own path
Uphold and follow the constitution and its laws]]> 2017-08-31 14:19:25 UTC https://padlet.com/theresa_levy/vzzzrkrjnhj5/wish/183955779 aes191 https://padlet.com/theresa_levy/vzzzrkrjnhj5/wish/183955841 Accepting others, whatever their differences may be. ]]> 2017-08-31 14:19:35 UTC https://padlet.com/theresa_levy/vzzzrkrjnhj5/wish/183955841 https://padlet.com/theresa_levy/vzzzrkrjnhj5/wish/183956031 don't let people stand in your way of achieving your goals ]]> 2017-08-31 14:20:03 UTC https://padlet.com/theresa_levy/vzzzrkrjnhj5/wish/183956031 idk tbh this place is kinda messed up https://padlet.com/theresa_levy/vzzzrkrjnhj5/wish/183956629 2017-08-31 14:21:25 UTC https://padlet.com/theresa_levy/vzzzrkrjnhj5/wish/183956629 https://padlet.com/theresa_levy/vzzzrkrjnhj5/wish/183956672 Being America means you believe in the ideas that this country was found on. It also means that you live in America, support your country, and strive to contribute to it]]> 2017-08-31 14:21:32 UTC https://padlet.com/theresa_levy/vzzzrkrjnhj5/wish/183956672 https://padlet.com/theresa_levy/vzzzrkrjnhj5/wish/183956838 freedom]]> 2017-08-31 14:21:55 UTC https://padlet.com/theresa_levy/vzzzrkrjnhj5/wish/183956838 ogb191 https://padlet.com/theresa_levy/vzzzrkrjnhj5/wish/183960925 We tend to be fairly materialistic (obviously due to our history of capitalism), almost to the point where it's become manic]]> 2017-08-31 14:33:30 UTC https://padlet.com/theresa_levy/vzzzrkrjnhj5/wish/183960925 Although America is supposedly the land of the free and the home of opportunity for all, it is built with a broken system that prevents many from reaching the American dream of success, happiness and hope. To be American is to fight for equal values and opportunity for EVERY AMERICAN by fighting for causes you value, practicing and encouraging more than tolerance, but celebration of all people and cultures and striving to listen to many different perspectives to form educated and well-informed opinions about relevant issues https://padlet.com/theresa_levy/vzzzrkrjnhj5/wish/184103809 2017-08-31 22:52:36 UTC https://padlet.com/theresa_levy/vzzzrkrjnhj5/wish/184103809