Today, America has built a reputation for itself, earning titles such as "The Land of Opportunity", "The Melting Pot" , "Home of the Brave" and "The Land of the Free." Indeed, our proud nation has been praised by many countries for its unparalleled character since the original Thirteen Colonies separated from England. What does it mean to really be an American? Is it to be able to freely express your opinion, no matter what? Or to be able to practice your own beliefs and religion without persecution? , this characteristic has become rare since the advent of peer pressure and social media, where trendy topics and styles permeate everyone's lives. In their quest for individuality, Americans have unconsciously become a collective. They are proud of their differences, whether it is the color of their skin, the shape of their eyes, the length of their hair, the religion they practice, their indigenous identity. the language they speak or the nationality of their family. These variations are what make Americans American and are deeply rooted in the history of our young nation. The Pilgrims, zealous Puritan members of the Separatist Church, left England for the New World in 1620 to discover a land where they could freely practice their faith without fear of persecution. In 1776, the Thirteen Colonies drafted the Declaration of Independence to free themselves from the unjust rule of the English monarchy. Our nation's founding fathers felt that they had to sever ties due to the unjust and controlling nature of the British government and that the colonists no longer accepted British rule, thus setting a clear precedent for American rebellion. of paper...... different and finds its own place in the giant box of clockwork that we inhabit. The only way to survive in this world where a college degree and good finances matter the most is to acquire them by demonstrating your unique abilities and talents. However, as the majority of the country's population strives to rise above mediocrity and become exceptional, the standards to which people are held rise as well. In this way, America has become a land where its people are defined not by a collective of staunch, obedient wooden soldiers, but by a collective of individuals capable of intelligent thought and curiosity. Living to the beat of their own drums and hearts, they follow the mantra exclaimed by Equality 7-2521: “Many words have been given to me, some wise, some false, but only three are holy: “I want it.” !' » (Rand 94).