WHat does it mean to be american?

​Being American literally mean to be born in America or be an American Citizen. The American ideology to be sure on who you are and what you do rather than what you don’t do. Being American gives people certain freedoms and privileges, which is why many are proud to call themselves American. To me the “American Dream” means that idea and picture of freedom and a better chance that the United States is portrayed as. My parents came to America thinking of their future and of their future kids. It is that sense of freedom and opportunity that it gives to people. Some opportunities that are granted are job opportunities and education wise as well. Some freedoms people search in America are from fleeing from a war, to start over or have a clean slate, and the pursuit of a free religion country. Many come here because they feel their future will be better in American soil because of the way the “American Dream” is depicted.