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Roots
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Owen B., Okemos High School , Michigan
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This work is a narrative describing the story of my Great Grandpa Lewis J. Minor and how he and his family came to America from Ireland in order to live the American Dream.
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My American Creed: Living with the Discussion of a "Dream," but Never Seeing it Realized
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Heather Kroesche, Avondale High School, Michigan
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The repercussions of a teen who realizes everything she was told about America is far from the truth. Its sounds slightly dramatic, sure, but becoming more aware of the social constructs in this c...
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The Immigrant Dream
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Chandan A., Okemos High School , Michigan
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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 ...
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How Does Education Connect to Our American Dream?
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Daniel, Okemos High School , Michigan
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A Letter to our Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos.
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The Hope of America
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Natalie J., Brandon C., Anthony K., Tara P., Mason M., Royal Oak High School, Michigan
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My group discussed how immigration is a very important subject that affects America constantly. We have talked about how many of us are descendants of immigrants, and how America itself was basical...
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Perseverance and Our American Creed
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Eli, Okemos High School , Michigan
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This explains how perseverance is a key topic in our American creed.
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