The American Creed

My American creed is the idea of freedom, and prosperity, even if it causes conflict.

By Jenna from Bay High School in Ohio

My American Creed is the idea of freedom, and opportunities, even if it causes conflict. America has always seen as the land of opportunity. The land where people can achieve anything they put their mind to. We also have the freedom to take that for granted. We have the freedom to speak up for what we believe in, and the freedom to disagree with our leaders. America is in a constant state of division. to most, that is a bad thing, but to me that statement expresses how blessed we are to be free. 

For hundreds of years, immigrants have been moving to the United states to try and live out their "American Dream." To everyone, the definition of "American Dream" is different. It could mean living a life of prosperity, and wealth, or it can be living a simple life filled with happiness, and loved ones. With hard work, and dedication, i believe that it is possible for anyone to live out their "American Dream" in the United States. We have to thank our veterans for our freedom that we enjoy today. Our government doesn't control us, and we have the freedom to live any life that we choose. Our citizens are filled with optimism, and ambition. They do everything they can to live their American Dream so that they, and their families will succeed. "We the People" are the reason why America is the country it is today. 

Bay High School

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My American Creed

My American Creed

The Geography of America

From each area's distinct landscape to its traditions, from big cities to small towns; America is made up of truly diverse places and people that create one United States.

What is Your American Creed

American Creed means many things to many different people is, but over all I think most Americans can agree on that It is about hope and improvement

Lazowski American Creed

The Virtues of America.

How Family History Connects to My American Creed

The Stories of how my family's achievement have helped to get me where I am today.

My American Creed

My American Creed

The Unique Traits of Our Creed

How do the unique aspects of our Creed affect us?

Unity through disunity

We don't have to be divided. Let's let our differences bring us together.

Harrisons Creed

My American creed is that you can do anything you want through hard work.

My American Creed

The first amendment is essential in building a better nation for future generations.

The Importance of Criticism in America

My American Creed is the necessity of criticism to have a functional government.

American Creed

A poem about "The Man". It describes the invisible figure(s) that run the country that, ultimately, are the only ones who truly benefit from our current system.

Taking action

The American Creed is taking action to make a difference.

Requiem for the American Creed

A Poem about some of the flaws in America, with some chunks of good in it.

Ending Generational Trauma

Even though she was given nothing in the foster care system, my mom fought to better her future and the future of her family. This is the what the American dream is all about.

MY AMERICAN CREED

Two poems and a summary on my American Creed.

My "Faith"

Mutual aid, community and education are all my American Ideals. America is an incredibly flawed nation. My faith for my country is based on care for others, the government won't take care of its citizens, we have to take care of each other

The False Promise

A stream of consciousness essay about my opinion of america and american politics.

Being Kind

How else can we express our Creeds?

Dear Lady Liberty,

My piece displays my American creed in a poem critiquing our country, specifically in terms of gun violence, by begging the Statue of Liberty to help us.

What is my American Creed?

This is what I believe and who I am.

My American Creed

Throughout my life I have experienced many instances that i would consider to be the American dream. Time and time again i have experienced opportunities and chances to become myself and explore my freedoms.

My American Creed

In this watercolor painting I represented America through the flag and qualities that make a good American citizen through colors. Red for respect, white for equality, blue for trust, dark blue for integrity, green for honesty, and pink for care.

How free are we?

How do our ancestors influence us today?

American Creed Poem

My response is a reflection of my views of our country and how they compare to our countries foundation

Land of the Free Home of the Brave

My poem is expressing my views of our society, and what we are meant to represent. This poem uses multiple examples of how our society functions and what goes on, on a day to day basis.

My American Creed

What American Creed means to Me:

My American Creed

People can demonstrate their American Creed in many different ways. This is how I demonstrate my own creed with different values as an American Citizen.

American Creed in Community

I believe that one of the core values of being an American citizen is serving your community and others around you. Putting in time and effort to help your community is one of the most important things we can do to help our nation prosper.

American Dream

for anyone and everyone

The Melting Pot

How do diverse Americans understand the American creed? While every American has their own unique set of goals they want to reach, underneath that; every American has a similar creed to work towards success.

My American Creed

I will provide 4 stories considering that my families history is apart of america's history. I hope that you can take away something from this.

My American Creed - Poem

This poem depicts a few essential aspects of my American Creed, the American will to go on and fight, the charitable nature of the nation, the freedom of the American people, and the land of opportunities that is the United States.

The Future We Define

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American Creed Project

How do words, symbols, or rituals express the American creed? This is a short, 5 minute observing Memorial Day and the reasons why Memorial Day expresses the American Creed.

Why am I here?

Detailed stories about what led my family history to where it is today in America.

My American Creed

American qualities are the pillars of our government and help to uphold the greatness of the United States.

Honor and Integrity

My American Creed

James Chilton - My American Creed

The founding fathers have created a system that allows Americans to use the specifics of the 1st Amendment to express their creed.

Our American Creed

I believe that there are certain traits that all Americans should try to embody. We are a great nation of the people and will continue to be successful because of the people and our actions.

American Creed

What makes America unique from the west of the world, and what makes it so special?

Greunke American Creed

My family has a lot of history and stories that reflect our American creed.

More responses from Bay High School

Surprise Me

American Creed

American

My American Creed

My American Creed showcases how Americans are united by their characteristics, including their ambition and drive, their uniqueness, their acceptance of others, and their possession of kindness.

american creed

freedom and equality is the key to the american dream

My Mothers story

Your family's stories make up your stories, it's important to take the good traits from people and carry them on with you. My American creed comes from my mother's American Creed and that is an incredible thing.

My American Creed

My American creed.

American Creed: Rituals that Make America

To me, America is a county full of abundance and community. In this poem I describe a common ritual that embodies these traits: gathering around the dinner table. When we share a meal we are open to the food, the company, and America comes together.

American Creed

Equality

1st prompt

My American Creed is demonstrated by many things including my family, friend, and opportunities in America.

My American Creed

My response about My American Creed has to do with my frustration being a young person in the United States. I am so grateful for living in such a wonderful country, but there are so many things we as a society need to change and improve!

My American Creed

Story about my parents

The American "Creed"

As it is impossible to truly define any one symbol or concept that unites all Americans under a single "creed" the best we can do is to hope to find inspiration in comical/uplifting humanitarian ideas about our nation and our neighbors.

Adam's American Creed

"Caring for others will lead to future success", this Creed if taken into consideration will cause our Country to have a bright future.

More responses about "ambition", "creed", and "freedom "

Surprise Me

What Makes Me An American

What makes me and millions of other people Americans. That would be our American Creed everyone has it, but not everyone knows what it's about. So come find out My American Creed.

My American Creed

This is my "American Creed" and what it means to me.

How do Diverse Americans Understand the American Creed?

We might not agree on everything, even if it's with our own family. However, we can and should understand what people of other views than us think. But, a lot of the times we don't. We need to fix that.

What Does It Mean To Be American?

Being American means that you have freedom to do whatever you believe in. In America you can express how you feel about any topic and you won’t get punished for it. For example, in some countries if you talk bad about the leader, then it’s possible that you would get executed immediately.

My American Creed

This is a presentation that I created that describes what makes me an American.

Honor and Integrity

My American Creed

American Creed Interview

Inspired by the American Creed documentary, we decided to make our own version by interviewing people of different ages, races and gender to get the diverse views of students at our high school. We found many commonalities and many differences among Americans.

The Freedom of an American

Mountain biking in Lake Forest for Good Dirt to help people in Rwanda have bikes. My grit and determination allows me to finish the 25 mile ride. Thanks to living in America, I am able to afford a nice bike, eat all sorts of food, and help others.

The Immigrant Dream

Immigration has been an integral part of american history since its conception. Although immigration has taken many forms immigrants have always had the same goal, to seize opportunities in order to lead a better life and fulfill their american dream.

1st prompt

My American Creed is demonstrated by many things including my family, friend, and opportunities in America.

American Creed vs American Dream

In my essay I talk about the American creed and how it relates to the American dream. I compare and contrast the actual definition of the two historical terms.

My American Creed

American Creed could look different from person to person, but we all share some similar qualities. These qualities link us together as Americans and makes each person a little more similar than they may think.

Every American's Creed

My photoshop masking image portraits the bald eagle which is the symbol of America.It symbolizes liberty, justice, fraternity, and equality.

Family, Community, and American Creed.

My family and the American creed

What is Your American Creed?

My American Creed is a promise to myself and everyone else I am around, that I will stand strong for my beliefs and always remember my community.

My American Creed

This short essay is meant to show how ambition is and has been core to the American identity.

My American Creed

This is a video about my own American Creed and how it has been influenced by my family and their experiences when immigrating to America.

One Step Closer

As a second generation Indian immigrant in America, the push and pull of cultures has both defined and created conflict in my identity. My American Creed is about accepting all parts of myself and expanding that idea of celebrating diversity to the larger society.

Your American Creed is up to you to determine.

How does your American creed depend on where your going in life? It depends on how you determine your american creed and how you live up to it. Many people through out the United States. The liberty you have in your life a fundamental base for your own creed.

American Creed

My project represents how my Hispanic ethnicity from my parents influences myself as an American and my story of who I am.

My American Creed

This is about what I personally believe my American Creed is made up of, and why it makes me who I am.

Canadian/American Dream

An interview with my Grandfather who grew up in Italy during World War II, and moved to Canada when he was 18 to live the "American Dream", but in Canada, and his views on how the Ideals and Creeds of western nations have changed since he came over.

Made In America

My poetry anthology is about my thoughts and the world that influences them. Everything from American history to random thinking, are all compiled into one anthology.

My Struggles with Education

In my piece I am trying to help the people who are reading this understand that the accessibility that people have to education isn't the same for everyone. I to help people realize that some may have to work harder to achieve their goals in life and education they desire.

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