The figure of Elvis, the king of rock and roll, the scenes of famous blockbuster productions, McDonalds and Coca Cola, the fashion presentations in New York or Los Angeles, the Super Bowl, all these are symbols of the American culture and a means through which the U.S. is manifesting its Americanism.
On the other side, there is the notion of Americanism as a means of politically controlling the war. The most recent manifestation of this was the 2003 war in Iraq that was often justified through three components, as Francis Fukuyama suggests, "the Bush Administration based its arguments for the war in Iraq on three elements: firstly, this country had weapons of mass destruction and it was about to build many more; secondly, this country had ties with the Al Qaeda terrorist network; thirdly, Iraq was yet another dictatorial tyranny and its people disserved to be rescued from under its…...

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Reference

Fukuyama, Francis. America at the crossroads. Democracy, power, and the neoconservative legacy. New Haven: Yale University Press, 2006.

Americanism and Multiculturalism
Definition of the concepts

Americanism

Multiculturalism

Strategies for synthesizing

Differences between right wing and left wing

Education and Multiculturalism

Education and Americanism

Role of intelligentsia

Political ideals have shaped the history of America more than any other element. This factor has had an influence on the multi-cultural outlook of America and subsequently educational disciplines have struggled with balancing multiculturalism and Americanism within the educational realm. Providing expansive definitions for both Americanism and multiculturalism will help elaborate how Americanism and multiculturalism can be incorporated in education while not divorcing any one of them from the field of education.

Thesis statement

Educators can communicate Americanism and embrace multiculturalism in education by synthesizing the theoretical perspective and purpose of both the concepts whilst not disregarding true tenets of ideological foundations of both Americanism and multiculturalism. Having elaborately defined the theoretical perspective of Americanism and multiculturalism, it can state that both the ideological concepts are not mutually exclusive but mutually inclusive. The…...

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Bibliography

American Legion. (n.d.)Americanism. Retrieved from: http://www.americanlegionpost52easleysc.org/content.php?id=101

Glazer, N. (1997). We are all multiculturalists now. . Harvard University Press .

Kazin, M. & . (2006). Americanism: new perspectives on the history of an ideal. University of North Carolina Press.

Kintz, L. (1997). Between Jesus and the market: The emotions that matter in right-wing America. Duke University Press Books.

Moreover, while the U.S. did not seem to be particularly affected with the fact that North Korea was in possession of nuclear weapons, it was reluctant to support South Korea in developing a nuclear weapon program, in point of fact emphasizing that this would come in disagreement with the country's international obligations (Shorrock 18).
Tensions grew significantly in the last few years, given that the U.S. is still reluctant to accept North Korea's actions, in spite of the fact that South Korea becomes more and more exposed with the passing of time. Strong anti-American feelings developed in South Korea as a result of the fact that Americans expressed little interest in consolidating its security and because the overall state of affairs pointed toward a significant crisis experienced by their country (Shorrock 18).

Roh Moo-hyun, the sixteenth South Korean president was much more determined in expressing an anti-American behavior than his precursor.…...

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Works cited:

Katzenstein, Peter J. And Keohane, Robert O. "Anti-Americanisms," Policy Review

Kim, Mikyoung "Between a Rock and a Hard Place: The Impact of AntiAmericanism on Locally Employed Staff at the American Embassy in Korea," Public Personnel Management 34.3 (2005)

Larson, Eric V. Levin, Norman D. Baik, Seonhae and Savych, Bogdan. Ambivalent Allies? A Study of South Korean Attitudes toward the U.S. (Santa Monica, CA: Rand, 2004)

Olsen, Edward a. Toward Normalizing U.S. -- Korea Relations: In Due Course? (Boulder, CO: Lynne Rienner, 2002)

"Communities of all types also were affected by the growth of roadside business establishments that catered to the automobile. The two most important generic categories in this regard are facilities that provide fuel (the gas/filling / service station) and food (roadside/fast-food restaurants)." (Berger 2001, 193)
There is even a great deal of evidence that the hamburger and the fast food industry have transformed marketing and even the architecture of the U.S. through transforming the ease of use and creating iconography that represents the image of America all over the world, but particularly American roads.

More specific in terms of food, but not necessarily of architecture, is Jeffrey Tennyson's Hamburger Heaven: The Illustrated History of the Hamburger, which, among other things, treats the design of hamburger restaurants and fast-food chains in a chapter entitled "Architecture and Signage." broader perspective is offered in John F. Mariani's America Eats Out, wherein the author argues…...

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Works Cited

Berger, Michael L. 2001. The Automobile in American History and Culture: A Reference Guide. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press.

Betts, Raymond F. 2004. A History of Popular Culture: More of Everything, Faster, and Brighter. New York: Routledge.

Cudahy, Brian J. 1990. Cash, Tokens, and Transfers: A History of Urban Mass Transit in North America. New York: Fordham University Press.

Hamburger today website at  http://www.ahamburgertoday.com/archives/2005/08/the_history_of.php

Pictures on the news of American flags being burned seem to appear more often than they used to. Perhaps my generation just isn't used to having our nation criticized to the extent that it has been since our response to September 11; we all know there have been anti-American protests in the past, that flags have been burned and protests against certain American military endeavors waged. Anti-Americanism has many definitions and encompasses many things, but "new" is not an applicable descriptor. Sentiments deriding American values, attitudes, and actions have existed since the establishment of the colonies, expressed in a variety of formats and with various causes. What has changed is not the existence of anti-Americanism, but what it means for the nation in international relations today.
his essay will examine anti-Americanism: first, its history and various forms throughout the world; at the same time, the causes of anti-American sentiment will be…...

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Takis, M., 2002. "America the Despised," National Interest, Issue 67, p94

Toinet, M., 1990. "Does Anti-Americanism exist?" In Lacorne, D., et. al., eds., The Rise and Fall of Anti-Americanism, Macmillan, London.

Various Authors, 2005, "America the Dangerous" Foreign Policy, Special edition, Issue 146.

Anti Americanism & Iranian Revolution
Anti-Americanism is not a new concept in Iran and has been characterized by increased calls and support for death to America. Anti-Americanism sentiments started in Iran in 1979 following the Islamic Revolution in Iran, which had considerable impacts on the relations between the United States and Iran. hen the Islamic Revolution occurred in 1979, Iranian Islamic radicals captured the American Embassy in Tehran and brought widespread anti-Americanism throughout the country. Anti-Americanism in the Iranian Revolution of 1979 was characterized by various factors including statements that the United States was "the Great Satan" and the fall of Mohammad Mossadeqh. There were also other incidents related to this revolution including the Shah's modernization of Iran and human rights violations under the Shah. The evaluation of anti-Americanism and the Iranian Revolution also require examining the significance of Iran in the context of the Cold ar.

Importance of Anti-Americanism in the…...

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Works Cited

Clawson, Patrick. "THE PARADOX OF ANTI-AMERICANISM IN IRAN." Middle East Review of International Affairs 18.1 (2004): 16-24. The Washington Institute - Improving the Quality of U.S. Middle East Policy. The Washington Institute for Near East Policy, Mar. 2004. Web. 26 Mar. 2015. .

Tabaar, Mohammad A. "Strategic Anti-Americanism in Iran from the Hostage Crisis to Nuclear Talks." Washington Post. The Washington Post, 4 Nov. 2014. Web. 26 Mar. 2015. .

Wise, Krysta. "Islamic Revolution of 1979: The Downfall of American-Iranian Relations." Legacy 11.1 (2011): 1-16. Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 2011. Web. 26 Mar. 2015. .

Zanchetta, Barbara. "THE UNITED STATES AND THE "LOSS" OF IRAN." INTERNATIONAL HISTORY AND POLITICS. GRADUATE INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES, June 2009. Web. 26 Mar. 2015. .

Klan's Fight for Americanism
*hy do you think this document was written?

This document was written because of the author's growing admiration for the KKK and from a desire to demonstrate clear and public support for it. By demonstrating such public support for the KKK, Evans is essentially making this organization stronger and more vital. Evans is pushing the organization forward through this publicity, by taking a clear and positive stance on it. Evans is also asserting himself as a supporter of the racist, white-power movement, and is fundamentally lending his name to help strengthen the cause of the KKK in general. In this sense, there is a sort of symbiotic association which is present through Evan drafting this material: by aligning himself with the KKK, he is feeding off their power and strength, and vice versa. Furthermore, Evans is asserting himself as an expert on the KKK and the journey…...

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Works Cited

Evans, H. (1926). The Klan's Fight for Americanism. The North American Review, 33-63.

Liberal Racism
Racial division in American society has always been a critical social, political and economic issue. Andrew Hacker in his work 'Tow Nations' argues that racism still plagues our society and its various sectors and also accounts for poor performance or low representation of blacks in various job and educational sectors. Glenn Loury attacks Hacker for his oversimplified vision in his own review of Two Nations entitled 'Liberal Racism'. I agree that Hacker's is probably the most cliched argument we have ever heard and what is even more hackneyed about the whole writing is the way Hacker tries to impose his views without presented any evidence to support his thesis. Granted, blacks are not as dominant in medicine or that black children's performance on SATs and other standardized tests is at par with their white counterparts but how can we prove that it is due to poor exposure which restricts…...

Power & Nationalism
Koreans seems to have grown tired of the American presence in their country. Is this a fact? What are its causes and how has it come to this status? The American presence in the Korean Peninsula dates from the Korean War, which was the first major war after the Second World War. The war started in 1950 with the invasion of South Korea by the Communist North. The war had been predictable for some time, as the Communist threat had become more persistent in that part of Asia, with the Communists having gained power in China in 1949, however, the United Stats had previously stated that it held no interest in the area and that it would not intervene.

Albeit this, Harry Truman and his advisors decided to send air strikes in North Korea and gained a United Nations mandate to send troops under its emblem to the Peninsula.…...

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Bibliography

Korean War History Guide. Can be found on The History Beat, on the World Wide Web at   / http://www.korea.army.mil/welcome/sofa.htm (for the SOFA agreement)http://www.searchbeat.com 

(for a case of two Americans that crushed to death two Korean girls in a car accident)http://www.yonip.com/main/articles/declaration_on_current_situation.html

Therefore, regardless of their system of manifestation, they are considered by the law suspicious of any possible acts of violence.
The government is the highest authority to impose rules and regulations. Despite the fact that there are local governments as well, at the level of the federal one, action needs to be taken. For instance in schools, the government may offer free access to the internet. Possible programs that would ensure the communication may be available for getting to know one's country and develop a sense of acceptance of different vaues.

5. Give your overall assessment of the U.S.A. PATIOT ACT. Do you think it has contributed to the lack of terror attacks in the United States since 9/11? If you were in Congress, would you vote to renew the act as is? Would you change anything? Why or why not?

The U.S. Patriot Act is the result of the 9/11 attaches…...

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References

Gregory, a. (2005). Nationalism and Anti-Americanism. 24 Jan. 2008  http://www.lewrockwell.com/gregory/gregory97.html 

Principles of the Just War. (2006). 24 Jan. 2008.  http://www.mtholyoke.edu/acad/intrel/pol116/justwar.htm 

The Detroit Arab-American Community. (2008). Arab Detroit. 24 Jan. 2008  http://www.arabdetroit.com/arabamericans.php

Even if the torture of these people would save lives it is a slippery slope that we do not want to begin. Once we allow the torture of suspects or terrorists it could begin a landslide witch-hunt in which people who are not terrorists and have not committed any crimes could be tortured based on suspect or circumstantial evidence.

While there is justified outrage at what happened in this country we, as Americans, must maintain our ethical standards at all times. It is only by maintaining these standards that we can hope to set and example worldwide about the strength and dignity of our nation and all that it stands for.

The history of "just war" philosophy stems from religious and secular issues. One of the longest standing Just War traditions centers on religious differences including the differences between Muslim and Christian faiths. In addition the "Just War" theories support the idea…...

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REFERENCES

Anti-American Backlash The Washington Post; 10/16/2001 The Washington Post

10-16-2001 Anti-American Backlash

IRAQ WAR MIGHT NOT BE A 'JUST WAR' United Press International; 10/1/2002

United Press International 10-01-2002

Among these statements include:
1. "We must oppose this action now, or we do a disservice to our members and will regret it later."

2. "I had lunch the other day with a group of members, and everyone was in agreement that if you opposed this measure, they would vote for you…. This will set the stage for your re-election next year at the end of your present term." The lace of threat of a negative consequence for the decision maker is also palpable in this statement, as it appeals to self-preservation.

3. "I speak for truth and common sense…" is also a shot at arguing based on the fallacy of glittering generality.

While statistics are used to support the arguments, questionable authority on the matter are used such as the case of the brother-in-law, who has not demonstrated as an expert on the issue at hand, and Wikipedia, which is a helpful…...

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References

Browne, M. And S. Keeley. (2007). Asking the Right Questions: A Guide to Critical Thinking. NJ: Prentice Hall.

O' Connor, B. (2004). A Brief history of anti-Americanism: From cultural criticism to terrorism. Australasian Journal of American Studies, 77-92.

Hollander, P. (2002). The Politics of Envy. The New Criterion. Retrieved from http://www.newcriterion.com/articles.cfm/the-politics-of-envy-1868.

Taibl, P. (1997). Outsourcing and privatization of defense infrastructure. Business Executives for National Security.

Huckleberry Finn and What Makes an American
What Makes Twain's Huckleberry Finn American?

"Those canonic ideals -- self-government, equal opportunity, freedom of speech and association, a belief in progress, were first proclaimed during the era of the evolution and the early republic and have developed more expansive meanings since then," these are the basic core ideals which make something truly American (Kazin & McCartin 1). The freedom to live as we want, say what we want, and govern ourselves -- these are what make us Americans in culture and ideology. In literature, these core elements are also often what define a book or character as truly American. Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn adheres to the very ideals of what it is to be an American, which is what makes the work and its author truly Americanized in style and content.

One of the most important ideals in the concept of Americanism is the idea…...

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References

Jehlen, Myra. "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and Classic American Literature." Banned in Concord. 1995. Web. http://www.dlackey.org/weblog/docs/Banned_in_Concord.pdf

Kazin, Michael & McCartin, Joseph Anthony. Americanism: New Perspectives on the History of an Ideal. University of North Carolina Press. 2006.

Twain, Mark. Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Harper Bros. 1910.

Americanized Cultures
Is the world becoming ineluctably American? This anxious thought has taken off and occasioned substantial discussion in the twenty-first century. But in some sense, asking the question betrays a species of anti-Americanism already. I hope by examining the arguments of three writers who claim that Americanization is rampant and unstoppable -- Mark Rice-Oxley, Vicente Verdu, and Brendon O'Connor -- to show that their anxiety is overstated. Their concerns about America's present military and cultural ubiquity should be contextualized within history itself.

Mark Rice-Oxley's view of Americanization is largely cultural. He notes that "as the unrivaled global superpower, America exports its culture on an unprecedented scale. From music to media, film to fast food, language to literature and sport, the American idea is spreading inexorably, not unlike the influence of empires that preceded it" (Rice-Oxley 2004). Yet there are a number of assumptions underlying this view of encroaching Americanization that deserve…...

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Works Cited

O'Connor, Brendon. "A Brief History of Anti-Americanism: From Cultural History to Terrorism." Australasian Journal of American Studies 23:1 (July 2004): 77-92. Web. Accessed 6 March 2014 at: http://www.anzasa.arts.usyd.edu.au/a.j.a.s/Articles/1_04/OConnor.pdf

Rice-Oxley, M. "In 2,000 Years, Will The World Remember Disney Or Plato?." 15 Jan 2004. Christian Science Monitor. Web. Accessed 6 March 2014 at:  http://www.csmonitor.com/2004/0115/p16s02-usfp.html 

Verdu, Vicente. "We Are All Americans." El Pais. 27 April 2002. Web. Accessed 6 March 2014 at:  http://www.worldpress.org/Europe/590.cfm

Primary Source Analysis
One of the key ideas of this document was to reveal to Americans the Klu Klux Klan's perception on white supremacy and also why they considered themselves to be the greatest race in the world. In particular, Evans employs patriotism in some manner to proclaim to Americans that one important element of being American, is to understand that they are superior to other people. In addition, Evans attempts to justify the actions and ideas of the group by linking them to "the mass of the old-stock Americans" who cannot be linked to the "intellectually mongrelized Liberals." In addition, Evans delineates the aspect of Americanism, which he ties to his notion of anti-aliens. He asserts that the immigrants are the ones that should be considered a threat against Americanism. He considered aliens to be a threat because he thought that they blatantly lacked the qualities that made Americans great…...

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References

Evans, Hiram Wesley. "The Klan's fight for Americanism." The North American Review 223, no. 830 (1926): 33-63.

Simkin, J. "Hiram Wesley Evans." Spartacus Educational, 2016.Retrieved from:  http://spartacus-educational.com/USAevansH.htm 

Schram, Jamie. "KKK Plans to disrupt Black Lives Matter Rally in the Hamptons." New York Post, 2016. Retrieved from:  http://nypost.com/2016/08/17/kkk-plans-to-disrupt-black-lives-matter-rally-in-the-hamptons/

Cultural Influences Shaping Puerto Rico's Unique Identity

Puerto Rico, a vibrant Caribbean island, has a multifaceted identity forged by a rich tapestry of cultural influences. Throughout its history, the island has been influenced by its indigenous, Spanish, African, and American colonial experiences, which have left an indelible mark on its language, music, dance, cuisine, and traditions.

Indigenous Legacy

Puerto Rico's original inhabitants, the Taíno people, were the first to shape the island's culture. Their traditions, beliefs, and rituals left a lasting imprint on the island's customs and folklore. Taíno words, such as "coquí" (the island's signature frog) and "arepa" (a cornmeal patty), are....