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A 3 page paper which examines, through primary sources, what the concept of America and being an American was during the 18th century. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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that was now independent, or close to being independent from England. As such there are likely many different perceptions that existed regarding how people envisioned America and what it was
like, and what it meant, to be an American in the 18th century. The following paper examines three primary sources as they demonstrate how different people felt about America and
being an American. The works discussed are Patrick Henrys speech "Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Death" from 1775, "An address to the Negroes in the state of New-York" by
Jupiter Hammon in 1787, and "Letters From An American Farmer" by J. Hector St. John De Crevecoeur written in 1782. America and Being an American For many Americans
the notion of America was one of freedom and endless possibilities for the future. For others it may have meant struggle and hardship that really did not ultimately differ from
hardships experienced prior to their coming to the new land. Women, for example, were not part of the power of the nation and while some may have had big dreams
for the nation, others may have been satisfied enough, but still endured hardships and work just as they did in another land. However, it can likely be said that most
people believed that America, and being American, were incredible realities that spoke of freedom and a bright future. In understanding how different people perceived their position and the position
of America, we first turn to the words of Patrick Henry in 1775, which is of course when Americans were incredibly elated about true freedom. He essentially begs that the
British not be believed and urges quick action, stating, "They tell us, sir, that we are weak; unable to cope with so formidable an adversary. But when shall we be
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