According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the definition of Exceptionalism is “...is the condition of being different from the norm; also: a theory expounding the exceptionalism especially of a nation or region.” As we have grown up, we were brought up to be known as exceptional from our parents and the communities around us. We have been given a sense of pride, that has proactively pushed us through our lives. Teaching our kids a sense of pride at a young age can benefit our country in the long run by giving them the push they need to achieve even more. Creating a sense of pride greatly benefits the country because it gives the people a satisfaction from the achievements of what we as a country have accomplished. Within the speech given by the president, he is persistent in claiming that the United States is exceptional by describing how we have helped out many other countries during the history of the United States. I believe that he’s trying to be …show more content…
persistent so that he is able to emphase on how the United States is exceptional. In a quote given by the president, “ Muslim Americans are our friends and our neighbors, our co-workers, our sports heroes -- and, yes they are our men and women in uniform who are willing to die in defense of our country…” Within this quote it describes that Muslim Americans are everywhere around us whether it be our friends or our co-workers, they are here peacefully. We have accepted them into our communities and they have done nothing against us. The president also describes that they are the men and women in uniform who are willing to die to protect our country. This shows that we have let them into our country and accepted them with wide arms allowing the Muslim people and the United States to have a mutual relationship. I believe that being exceptional is the identity of who the United States is. Being exceptional, I believe, is only healthy to a point. If the people see that we are exceptional that can give them a sense of pride that we are helping out other countries and going above and beyond in our efforts to help those in need. The downside of having exceptionalism be the identity of the United States, is that it can make the people believe that they are above every other country. The main focus of this is that being exceptional is part of the American identity. Being exceptional is what the United State is known for, contrary to what Russian President Vladimir Putin thinks. In a quote from the Russian president which states, “It is extremely dangerous to encourage people to see themselves as exceptional, whatever the motivation.” I find that what Vladimir Putin thinks not to be true. To not give your people the motivation they need, can cause regress instead of progress. Motivation is something every person needs to give them confidence that they can do whatever they can think of. In this speech, the president describes that the United States is thus different from the rest of the world because of what it does. I believe that the United States is truly exceptional. Over time, there have been many things that the United States has done that directly fits the definition of Exceptionalism. The United States has been a frontrunner in the efforts trying to defeat ISIS at the cost of the taxpayers. The president has learned from past mistakes of taking this battle into a long and costly ground war against ISIS because of how it ended up when we were quick to attack the Taliban in 2001. According to CSN News, from 2010-2013 the United States has donated $7.45 Billion in financial aid to approximately 120 countries across the world. This shows that the United States is very charitable towards other countries, which is one of the main reasons why we set ourselves apart. The United States provide aid to other countries to provide relief to not only their governments, but also to their people. This proves that the United States is going above and beyond to be exceptional. Although many would argue that having the United States believing that they are exceptional hurts them, I believe other wise.
While some may argue about how the United States doesn’t fit the definition of “exceptionalism” because we aren’t “different from the norm”. This not true. The United States donates billions of dollars to other countries all over the world, along with military help to our allies and countries in need. To prove how the United States is exceptional can sometimes be hard to prove since we are talking about a whole entire country. We aren’t just talking about one person or a group of people. Were talking about a whole country who overall has done a lot for many other nations of the world. We have made great steps in allowing things we once never allowed such as gay marriage. We are going above and beyond in what we do to allow things that we haven't allowed before. The United States is making great steps in what they do, which in return proves that we fit the definition of
exceptionalism. Since we were young, being exceptional was has been the norm for generation after generation. Other countries look the the United States as a very charitable nation which in return makes them respect us in the majority of what we do in foreign affairs I believe that we should keep this going. Let’s keep our nation’s people thinking that we are exceptional, this is beneficial for our country in the long run. Instead of cutting back in teaching your kids how to be exceptional, increase the amount the amount we teach. Teach them that our nation does so much for every other nation in the world which includes giving them aid, and military assistance. Teaching them to be exceptional gives them a sense of pride gives the people the confidence they need to be able to achieve great things.
1. The three components of the American System were establishing a new protective tariff, starting a new transportation system and restoring the national bank. Henry Clay thought that each of these components would strengthen and unify the nation because he thought the American system would unite the nation’s economic resources because the south would grow food and raise animals that the north would eat and in return the south would by the manufactured goods the north made. A new transportation system would allow trade between the north and the south. Now America could finally become independent economically. And the tariff would help because during the War of 1812 British merchants brought a great deal of products to the United States and sold them at much lower prices than American made goods, so the tariff would raise the prices of the British goods so the American merchants could sell their products at a lower price.
To what extent had the colonists developed a sense of their identity and unity as Americans by the eve of the Revolution?
"America's present need is not heroics but healing, not nostrums but normalcy, not revolution but restoration .not submergence in internationality but sustainment in triumphant nationality."
America has always been looked at as “The New World” where people from all over come to fulfil their dreams. Their dreams may not have been exceptional, but only to have enough to survive, have a house where their children could be raised and feel free and protected. Now, according to Webster’s online dictionary Americanism is defined as a custom, trait, belief, etc., peculiar to the United States of America or its citizens, but to me it means so much more.
It’s hard to explain though since we basically create it, and it’s ever changing. But I feel that in time of need, this is it. We never give up hope for better and keep improving to make our country a safer place for everyone. And that’s what we did. After the levees broke, they had to get fixed. And so they were, and because of that, our country is safer. After all those people lost their homes and evens jobs possibly, they needed new ones. And so, with time, they got new ones, and things got better for everyone affected over time. And now the question is, has this always been seen as our identity? Does our country still define
In the speech, President Bush uses several metaphors to show that the United States is a strong country. Bush leads into the comparison of America, to the bending still occurring from the planes flying through the
it's certain characteristics that set us apart from other countries. The fact we are self-reliant, and
Barack Obama also showed credibility by quoting a part of the declaration that shows pride. Obama goes on and explains that our pride isn’t only in the height of our skyscrapers, the power of our military or the size of our economy.
On the first day of class, I wasn’t so sure what the term “American Exceptionalism” meant, but by the end I have figured it out. American Exceptionalism is the notion that America is uniquely different from the other nations. The reason America is “uniquely different” from the other nations is because, the world expects America to lead, have values, pursue freedom, be diverse and open, and also practice democracy. Being a democratic nation makes us the city upon the hill. America is like a big brother, other nations look to us for help, guidance, and prosperity. The values and beliefs about politics and the government shape our American culture. The stress on a distinct national identity is appropriate within an increasingly diverse nation state and ever globalizing world. I agree upon this statement, because America deserves to be known as the “it” nation. America is more accepting, we are like a melting pot of different cultures and ethnicities.
American exceptionalism is a term suggesting that America was the best or superior; it was a term saying that it was different than any other place. Winthrop talks about the city upon the hill, which suggests America being a model or setting an example for other countries. We were supposed to be a beacon of liberty and freedom. During the founding of America, America was different than any other place. At its founding America was exceptional because it was different in the way people interacted with each other, different in the way the government worked, and different in its aspirations.
Being the “quintessential American” in relative terms, means to be the perfect, ideal example of quality and class. I view it as a standard or way of life. As Americans, we should hold ourselves to that high of a standard in everything that we do, and that is exactly what William James did in life and in his work as a psychologist. There are many psychologists through history that have been exceptional and standout from the pack such as, Freud, Maslow, Skinner, Jung and many more. All are widely known buy none stand out as much as William James did.
“Recovering America’s Exceptionalism” Summary Politics have always been a large part of America’s history, but let’s face it, not everyone has the same opinions. However, with an upcoming election people have begun to show what side of the fence they are on. In “Recovering America’s Exceptionalism,” Ben Carson expresses views on how to make America great again by reminding America to reclaim its values and learn from past mistakes. Carson begins with a study of the nation conducted by Alex de Tocqueville in 1831.
American exceptionalism is a belief that the United States is different from other nations around the world and as such superior; the term was coined by Alexis de Tocqueville in 1831, yet the philosophy of American superiority can be traced all the way back to the days before the United States was even an idea. They saw their new culture as “A city upon a hill” and sought to achieve moral and spiritual perfection. With this moral superiority the colonists, later Americans, saw a duty presented upon them by God and nature to instill such superior values into other cultures and the world. One such example can be clearly seen in the work of St. John de Crèvecoeur in Letters from an American Farmer where the narrator “Farmer James” states his belief
The motto of the United States is E Pluribus Unum. This translates from Latin as "Out of Many, One." This “One” in the motto represents our combined culture, the American culture. But what does it mean to be American? I will examine two different perspectives of what it means to be American and determine what it truly means to be American. The way I will do this is by using a conversation between two people with two different perspectives. Next, I will analyze the conversation and conclude what it means to be an American. The first perspective comes from Jean, a college student coming from a high income family. The second perspective comes from Julio, a Mexican immigrant from a low income family going to the same college as Jean. The two meet
Although the term exceptionalism did not originate in America, it is a term which could be applied directly to American culture. Originally used as a term to show the superiority of the U.S. to Europe, exceptionalism is a term that is a huge part of American culture. “American exceptionalism is thus the notion that the United States was born in, and continues to embody, qualitative differences from other nations. Understanding other nations will not help in understanding it; understanding it will only mislead in understanding them” (Shaffer 446).The concept of exceptionalism relates to the superiority of America and how it stands alone as one of the only world super powers. Exceptionalism does not have one central definition, it relates to