The First Illegal Immigrants

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There are many traits necessary for a person to be considered an American. In order to be an American, a person must be legalized, have gratitude, and be accepted. First of all, an American must be legalized. According to Andy Singer in “The First Illegal Immigrants” he writes, “I’m sorry… but we need some identification¨” (Singer). This quote basically says to be American immigrants must be legalized. This proves to be American immigrants must have their papers to become a legalized American. Therefore, it is proven that an American must be legalized. However, there are other traits that an American must possess as well. Next, an American must have gratitude. According to Claude McKay in “America,” he says, “Although she feeds me bread

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