In this unit, you read a presidential speech, two poems, a memoir excerpt, short stories, and an editorial. In terms of what it shows about America, being American, and America's core values, with which work did you identify the most? That is, which work contained characters, events, or themes that you recognized and understood because of your own experiences as an American? Why do you think this work spoke to you as it did? With which work did you identify with the least? Why? Cite specific examples from the texts and your personal feelings or experiences to illustrate the points in your response

America is the closest thing we have at the moment to freedom. America is a country of immigrants and was in fact founded by British folk which left from England because of their Religious beliefs. Being American means embracing the country, its culture, and core values. It means respecting other peoples freedom and rights no matter who you are the President or a Police Officer. I personally identify myself the most with a Diplomat or a Politician because of how much I negotiate with people to find compromises and avoid arguments my friends have with each other. I also help people when I have the chance and study the law.