Balcones Escarpment which has created a major industry in this area by supplying the majority of Texas with its natural resources. The climate in San Antonio is different from the rest of Texas because it is in a transition zone of climates. Within 140 miles of the Gulf of Mexico the area is subject to heavy humidity which gives this area a humid subtropical climate classification. (steve rolden) In the summer the average high is around 90 degrees while in the winter the average low is 41
Dreams inspire us every day. Dreams have no size limit; they can be small or large. Some dreams have multiple definitions, while others do not. The American dream is a dream that has many definitions. In the articles The American Dream, By Our Own Bootsteps, and Long Live the American Dream the authors distinctly define the American dream. This unique dream has not expired. The American dream is still alive because of the immigrants, opportunities, and patriotism in the United States of America.
Life in Italy is much different than life in the United States. Italians live at a much slower pace, than American’s and they have a desire to enjoy life instead of rushing through it as many American lifestyles exhibit (Zimmermann, K. (2015). The extended family is very important in Italy, whereas in the United States, the focus tends to be on the nuclear family, which includes mom, dad, and children (Zimmermann, 2015). The differences in Italian culture and American culture are vast and varied
Mexico and United States I got to experience living in two different places. They were both very different but, at the same time they had some things in common. I got the privilege of living in Mexico for about three years which was when I was five and once I turn seven I moved back to the United States where I had to repeat first grade. Living in Mexico and living in the United States was great but, the value of money, the language,and the weather were some of the situations that could be easily
My American Dream "Education is the key to opportunity in our society, and the equality of educational opportunity must be the birthright of every citizen. "No matter your social status or how powerful you feel you are, we are all equal. We came here by birth and will leave in death." My American Dream is for all to have educational opportunity and equality. It's my American Dream because I see people die in order to obtain equality and work so hard for educational opportunity yet still get denied
There has always been the theory of the American dream. That’s what it is, just a theory. Anyone can come to America with the dream of becoming wealthy and successful, but one must be willing to put in the work. Not only that, there are odds stacked against the low-income society. Education levels, taxes, even a location or residence will cause challenges. Obstacles are always a factor, but persistence and perseverance can put the odd in ones favor. With that said, my theory is; America is not based
Perhaps American citizens are free with rights that guaranteed by the Constitution. In other words, every American supposes to have equal rights and status. Americans are not supposed to put differential labels on others. However, in our society, each has a social status which is handed on by his family and arises from the widespread assumption. In fact, there are several factors that determine a status of a particular person, and income is only one of the factors. Also, since people judge acquaintances
What Is the Biggest Obstacle to Reaching the American Dream? Have you ever tried reaching a dream but had some trouble achieving it? When trying to achieve the American Dream, you have some challenges you will face. The House on Mango Street is the story of a girl named Esperanza, who lives in a poor area of Chicago and encounters some obstacles when trying to achieve her dream. Her family and her neighbors all have one thing in common. They all are trying to reach the American Dream but are facing
America has, for many decades, branded itself a nation of opportunity. As an economy built from the industry of first generation immigrants, America’s diversity stands testament to the fact that it is a nation of opportunity. An example of a person who characterizes the ideal that this nation is built on is my very own father. My father, although not completely American, displays the intrinsic qualities of an American hero: belief in oneself, adaptability, and humility. Were it not for his belief
Families thinking of how would the american dream would be a great opportunities for a better life.The mother walking thru the desert with her husband. Walking for miles and miles. There's no food or water to consume. The only thing you have is your spit. The mother couldn’t do it anymore and she wanted to give up. Then she fell to the ground…………. Everyone deserves a chance for a better life. The government should open their borders for these three reasons. My first reason is everyone is equal
The American Dream The United State, a country where has the most diversity from different background, culture, and religions; whether if the origin is Native American, African American, Middle Eastern, Asian, or Hispanics, we share the same value, experiences, and perception that represent the meaning of “American dream”. It is the dream of social stability, giving the opportunities to achieve basic goals, and better life, according to hard work, determination and accomplishment. As a foreign
The United States of America is one of the most prosperous, looked up to countries in the world. Therefore, thousands of people across the world make the sometimes-dangerous attempt of getting here in hopes to live their own version of the American Dream. What makes America a country worth risking one’s life? There are four key points that are the infrastructure of the American Dream. These four pillars are Freedom, Private Property, Limited Government, and Capitalism. With these four components
For more than two centuries the potential for upward economic mobility has formed the basis upon which the American story originates. The prospect of upward mobility in America inspired foreigners to seek American shores. From the hopes of the earliest settlers to the aspirations of today's diverse population, the American Dream unites Americans in a common quest for individual and national success. However, new data suggests that this once solid ground may well be shifting. This raises questions
“The belly is an ungrateful wretch, it never remembers past favors, it always wants more tomorrow.” (-Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn) America is the land of opportunity and diversity, however even in this great nation there are still issues that America faces. There are millions of Americans who face hunger or otherwise known as food insecurity. Food insecurity/ hunger effects millions of Americans including children to the elderly, comparatively there are ways to help combat this issue like donating and
Are Any of Us Really ‘American’? The American Dream is seen as an equal opportunity for every person that lives in America. After reading Bharati Mukherjee’s “American Dreamer” and watching Martin Luther King Jr.'s “I Have a Dream” speech, the idea of being an American and the sense of the reality of the American Dream has been changed for me. Before studying those documents, I was under the impression that America was equal and everyone here got to live fairly and freely. Even though the American
America has always been looked upon as one of the best and the strongest countries in the world. When the United States was first discovered, many immigrants came seeking the “American Dream,” but as time went on they realized that was not a possibility for everyone. Living and building a life in America is not as exciting or easy as it may seem. America does not have the one of the best education systems, they are low in health care compared to other countries, the born to death ratio is a lot lower
America was born from a group of immigrants ever since the colonial era of English, Spanish and French settlers looking for a land to call their own. Since then, diverse multicultural ethnicities such as Hispanics, Asians, etc... have wanted to do the same and thus gave the identity of America a more different look than the earlier times which majority comprises of European immigrants. The idea of “The American Dream” has inspired all of those who would wish to seek a better life than what their
The United States of America is a melting pot. America has many different people coming from many different places, but Americans all have one thing in common: they have the privilege of waking up in America every morning. So what exactly does it mean to be an American? To be an American means that those living in America have the freedom and opportunity to work hard to create a life full of success. Freedom is a very strong characteristic that America has. It's what America is founded
The American individual leads a life in a society that prides itself upon an equality that never existed, but fuels a highly prosperous country. In America opportunity is constantly open, and while these opportunities lead to competition, this immense amount of competition propels the countries advancements. The American man is one of a strong and independent country, built off of, and created for the unheard and the mistreated. This country was built for progress and that is exactly what Americans
Is the American Dream dead or alive? To many the American Dream is the ability to work hard enough to fulfill their dream and unlock opportunities for success. In the article “Is the American Dream Still Possible”, David Wallechinsky demonstrates the many problems in Americans way. He provides family and individuals stories that explain the reason they don’t believe in the American Dream like prices going up and citizens not getting paid enough. He makes his claim convincing to make individuals believe