Essays on American Values

Our country seeks after the possibility that what we look like and where we originate from ought not to decide the advantages, weights, or obligations that we bear in our public. Since we trust that all individuals are made equivalent as far as rights, pride,...

In this essay I intend to look at American landscape paintings from artists throughout the Antebellum period to better understand how the American view on westward expansion may have played a role in the attitude many Americans had towards landscape paintings. How the artist’s views...

The discourse of Orientalism is prevalent in everyday life and is often seen through movies, TV and the media. This ideology continues to perpetuate ideas of hate and indifference to many people across the globe. This is done through misguided imitations usually done by writer’s...

When you search what it means to be American on google, you are given the definition of “relating to or characteristic of the United States or its inhabitants” and “a native or citizen of the United States. ” Being an American or having an American...

As our country continues to grow and develop we see constant changes in social, ethical, and political areas. Our current president is a significant example of one of these changes. Donald Trump, the president of the United States, is the first and only president to...

America is known for greatness and freedom, yet founded by those with little concern for humanity. The men that claimed this land as their new own were, not those with pure intention. These people stole, cheated, kidnapped, raped, and invaded. Entitlement and greed was among...