This assignment encouraged me to inquire into the historic significance the French immigrants had upon the United States. I would like to develop this aspect starting with the early French settlements and terminate by discussing their contributions to the United States. The United States is an immense country, with many residents and citizens descending from immigrants who have influenced many customs, traditions, behaviors and ways of life. Unlike many old world nations, the United States does not have a homogenous population or a traditional homeland. However, American culture can be interpreted as being largely based in Western Europe with influences from the Native Indians, Africans, Asians, and elsewhere. The love story between France and America began well before the colonists called their country the United States. As early as 1523, 31 years after Columbus, Giovanni da Verrazanoi, an Italian sailor from France, traveled to the new world with a crew of Frenchmen under the banner of Francis I, King of France. They reached the Carolinas, passed New York and a year later returned to France. France was lagging behind the other great nations of Europe in exploring that new mass of land. Though France was tardy in arriving in the new world, and even though she did not try to set up colonies for many years, the men she sent out to explore America were truly pathfinders and trailblazers. Their main concern was finding a water route around or through this continent, which was blocking their attempts to sail west to reach India for trade. Another French explorer, Jacques Cartier, set off on voyages along the St. Lawrence River and claimed territories in the name of France. He did not find a Northwest Passage but h... ... middle of paper ... ...nen, Copp Clark Pitman Ltd, 1993. A Short History of Canada, Desmond Morton, Hurtig Publishers, 1994. The Colour of Canada, Hugh MacLennan, Jack McClelland, Toronto, 1967. Life World Library, Canada, Brian Moore and the Editors of Life, New York, 1963. Canada Past and Present, John Saywell, Clarke, Irwi & Company, Toronto/Vancouver, 1969. www.bandb.about.com/es/neworleans/frenchquarter.htm www.southalabama.edu/archeology/fc-america.htm www.dickens-literature.com/American_Notes/12.html (chapter 12) www.iuptravel.com www.nps.gov/jeff/french-settlement.htm www.linksnorth.com/canada-history/ www.newadvent.org/cathen/06271c.htm www.duke.edu/~mahealey/quebec_south.htm
France in America introduces readers to events and developments throughout North American History from a perspective that is not normally presented in American History classes. The book begins by introducing readers to the events that would eventually lead lead France to colonize North America. After many failed attempts to colonize areas such as Brazil and Florida, France was forced to settle for lands in the north that were not sought out by rival European powers at the time.
The 18th Century was a time where most immigrants were of Irish, British, and German descent. From the 1890’s, through the next couple decade, Italians, and Jews would be the cause a new wave of immigration. Between 1900 and 1915, 3 million immigrants would take the journey, and travel to America. They would come through the famed “Ellis
In Chapter 8 of Major Problems in American Immigration History, the topic of focus shifts from the United States proper to the expansion and creation of the so called American Empire of the late Nineteenth Century. Unlike other contemporary colonial powers, such as Britain and France, expansion beyond the coast to foreign lands was met with mixed responses. While some argued it to be a mere continuation of Manifest Destiny, others saw it as hypocritical of the democratic spirit which had come to the United States. Whatever their reasons, as United States foreign policy shifted in the direction of direct control and acquisition, it brought forth the issue of the native inhabitants of the lands which they owned and their place in American society. Despite its long history of creating states from acquired territory, the United States had no such plans for its colonies, effectively barring its native subjects from citizenship. Chapter 8’s discussion of Colonialism and Migration reveals that this new class of American, the native, was never to be the equal of its ruler, nor would they, in neither physical nor ideological terms, join in the union of states.
Many people played significant roles in the contact and colonization of New France but none so much as the European leaders of expeditions and the chiefs of the native tribes. Though there are vast amounts native chiefs and European explorers who are significant to the contact and colonization of New France, the three I have decided to focus on are: Chief Membertou, Jacques Cartier, and Christopher Columbus. This page will explain these three individuals in detail and explain their significance to the contact and colonization of New France.
America was formed on the basis of culture. Many different cultural backgrounds flocked to this one area and in the process many existing cultures were destroyed, while the new influx of humanity meshed to create an American culture. This constant flow of cultures from all over the world has kept the American culture in a state of flux. Each historical period has presented its classical viewpoint of American culture through the eyes of its most accomplished authors. There are narratives about clashes of cultures, presentations of cultures and even some focused on teaching a culture. The narratives provide a glimpse into an era that may no longer exist.
...ericans can be something, but it does not mean that all Americans are constituent of that same description. It is not fair to generalize when talking about a culture because even if it is not the intention, we can be prejudging a whole country by the actions of few. Anyhow, I do believe that Americans, in the most, show characteristics like their beliefs in a greater being and the praise of others, which make them unique and different. As in any other culture, some people do not care about religion or spirituality and do not even know who are the people that receive honors. In the same way that we cannot talk simplistic, we cannot refer either to a culture too specifically. Anywise, I have described what I think was the perception of the author when she went to a baseball game and had contact with American culture in American ground for the first time in her life.
Both the nations of France and Britain invested countless amounts of time, money and men into the colonization of the new world. And because of this, both France and Britain did receive the benefits that North America had to offer. In both cases, had the American Indians simply not been there when the first explorers arrived, the history of this continent, and this nation would have been drastically different. The ways the British and the French went about living on the same lands as the Native Americans were so different that they can, in some ways, be considered opposite. Even so they both proved successful in settling land and forming the beginnings of what later would become the present-day nations of Canada and the United States.
The following four points are presented for consideration in the study of early 20th century immigration into the United States, they are not all inclusive. They do, however, present a snap shot explanation of what was going on and how it has influence the United States and the ever changing American culture.
The United States is the largest immigrant receiving country in the world. A number of people with different cultures are moving to the United States every day. Therefore, American culture is a diverse mix of customs and traditions from almost every region of the world. However, any culture with the value of the traditions and beliefs can be greatly weakened when introduced to a new and overpowering culture. It happens quite frequently to families that move to a new city or country with different lifestyles. As a result, the children of these families grow up to not care as much about their original culture 's traditions as the older generations do. As we know, Native Americans, who are indigenous peoples of the United States, account for less
When it comes to Culture America has no definite culture other than what the europeans initially made it. America itself has a vast array of diverse cultures co residing as one unit. In story “Coming of Age in the Dawnland” by Charles C. Mann,we learned how the Europeans came to America and adapted a lot of
America have always been known as the melting pot of cultures; excepting every culture and adapting to them. Although this is still true in America, the American culture is very different from other cultures. Julie Massengill works at a company called ACK and CPG; which is ran by Japanese, the Japanese culture has many similarities and differences in comparison with ours, as well as them viewing our culture in a particular way.
Britain and France had been competing for wealth for centuries, the rivalry created bitter between british and french colonists. As the american colonies grew into french held territory hatred grew between england and france. At the same time some land companies wanted to explore oppertunities in the ohio river valley however, the french who traded throughout ohio country said no, for they did not want to share trade. In 1740, they finally decided not to listen and went out to look for places to set up for trade. Soon after the french attacked them and they all left. Soon after, a group of virginians had plans for setteling in the ohio river valley. In 1753, Governer Dwinddle of virginia sent a planter names George Washington out into ohio
America is the most diverse country in the world. Even Though, opportunity and freedom, which that makes America a great country.’’ American culture is influenced by people of background of Latin,native, Africans,europeans and Asians Americans and a lot more. Each culture has their own flavors, too, as American culture has influenced the world’’.(Kim Ann Zimmermann)
Cultures bound everything from food, religion, music, language, clothing, how we socialize and the sports we play. This is what defines people of all different areas of the world. Today America can be considered as a “Mixed Salad”, where immigrants have held onto their own customs as they migrate into our society. We are not a nation of one culture but a nation of cultures combined. The United States has a population of around three hundred million people and is the third largest country in the world. We as a country are considered to be one of the most diverse place in the world. Every part of the world has had some influence on how we do things in America. Foreigners can remember their first experience of America whether it be watching a
The american identity is created by language and music, holidays, religions and jobs and immigrants.