MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE BILL OF RIGHTS THE CONSTITUTIONS FIRST 10 AMENDMENTS
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It suggests equality among the citizens.
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In Europe, these structures were built using slave labor.
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Castles suggest a monarchy, whereas America is a democracy.
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In his view, simple homes are more attractive than fancy castles and mansions.
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The citizens have used more economical and innovative ways to build their homes.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Impressions of America and Americans from de Crevecoeur’s essay: Characterizes America as a land of freedom and opportunity for poor and oppressed immigrants. Americans are portrayed as ambitious, hardworking people open to new ideas.
Detailed explanation-2: -In 1782 Jean de Crèvecoeur published Letters from an American Farmer in which he defined an American as a “descendent of Europeans” who, if he were “honest, sober and industrious, ” prospered in a welcoming land of opportunity which gave him choice of occupation and residence.
Detailed explanation-3: -"Here individuals of all nations are melted into a new race of women, whose labors and posterity will one day cause great changes in the world?” WHAT IS AN AMERICAN? Significant because Crevecoeur emphasizes that America is a melting-pot of people from all over the world. He believes that America has great potential.
Detailed explanation-4: -Hector St. John de Crevecoeur, wrote an essay titled Letters of an American Farmer as a way of defining Americans. To persuade readers from countries unfamiliar with the American society is his purpose for writing this. Throughout he shows a feeling of admiration and respect towards the American way of life.