An Overview of the Idea of American Identity and Individualism in the United States
Words: 1753 Pages: 6 1112The American identity is deeply embedded in the notion of independence, individuality, and self-reliance. The origins of American individualism can be found in the history and legacy of dissent. The cowboy portrays an image of the maverick who fights in the name of justice and freedom. The American identity is deeply inspired and influenced by the notion that Americans are rebels. Among the notable American dissenters include Anne Hutchinson, Nat Turner and his followers, Wovoka, and Martin Luther King Jr. […]
