the spirit of equality
This hope includes the opportunity for one's children to grow up and receive an education and its consequent career opportunities. It is the opportunity to make individual choices without the restrictions of class, caste, religion, race, or ethnic group .
The pioneering spirit is
still an important part of American character
in search of greater prosperity and freedom
The Roots of American Character
the spirit of pioneering the spirit of liberty the spirit of equality
The pioneering spirit resulted in
westward movement gold rush
in search of land and gold
between the early 17th and late 19th centuries.
the spirit of pioneering
the Statue of Liberty
the spirit of equality
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, …
The sentence has been called "one of the bestknown sentences in the English language“ and "the most potent and consequential words in American history".
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the spirit of equality
What is the American Dream? What’s its impact on American character?
It’s the belief that any individual, no matter how poor, can achieve wealth and fame through diligence and virtue. (Para. 10)
Can you summarize the character of Americans?
The Roots of American Character
the spirit of pioneering the spirit of liberty the spirit of equality
the spirit of pioneering
the spirit of liberty
On Sep. 16,1620, the Mayflower, a famous ship transported the first generation immigrants, known as the Pilgrims from England to Plymouth, Massachusetts to
pursue religious freedom.
the spirit of liberty
For many immigrants, the Statue of Liberty, or, Liberty Enlightening the World was their first view of the United States, signifying freedom and personal liberty.
outgoing; helpful;
scorpions; pushy;
Full of self-confidence;
generous;
Obsessed with health;
domineering;
self-centered;
பைடு நூலகம்
A sense of duty, responsibility;
over-powering; Brash and full of themselves;
caste: social system based on rigid distinctions of birth, rank, wealth, etc.
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Which spirit shapes the following character ?
outgoing
friendly
talk a lot;
Always speak their mind;
less inhibited; Likable; hospitable; bossy
Character
The American
In your mind, what is an American like?
outgoing
friendly
cheerful
humorous
selfconceited
sportsman ship
independent
practical
In groups, discuss the question below.
cheerful
humorous
selfconceited
sportsman independent ship
practical
adventurous
optimistic
casual
diligent
What Are the Americans Like?
Loud; warm-hearted; friendly; pleasant