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Are we a Nation?
Title: Are we a Nation?
Category: Literature / English
Details: Words: 936 | Pages: 4.0 (approximately 235 words/page)
Are we a Nation?
What is a nation? According the dictionary, a nation is a relatively large group of people “who share common customs, origins, history, and frequently language; a nationality” (www.dictionary.com). Some people believe that America is a melting pot; a country where everyone’s cultural diversities melt away and we all come together to become this great country; a country that can be considered a nation when compared to the rest of the world. However, …showed first 75 words of 936 total…
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…showed last 75 words of 936 total…are united because we share a same common idea; the idea of the American dream. In these matters, if people abandon their cultural backgrounds and unite as one, they can establish what can truly be called an American culture, since they all share the same customs. If the melting pot theory is true, America can be considered a nation. However, the diversity of cultures according to the salad bowl theory contradicts the melting pot theory.
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