What is an american?

If a person looked up the word "American" in the dictionary the explanation they would acquire would either be: a.) A native or inhabitant of North or South America or b.) A citizen of the United States. These two definitions represent two different opinions on what an American is. To many people an American is just that definition, a person living in a certain area. But to many, it is a combination of a spirit …showed first 75 words of 1424 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1424 total…famine, and irreplaceable sacrifice. If one considers themselves to be an American, and then they truly value the chance they have been given, and know that anything is possible in America. America is the land where opportunity abounds, freedom is priceless, success is valued, and bravery is honored. If people understand, respect, and value that definition, then they can truly call themselves an American and they would have defined not only themselves but also everyone