For your first 250-word journal entry/response, you will use Crèvcoeur’s text as a springboard to discuss your definition of what constitutes an American identity. What is your reaction to Crèvcoeur’s definition of an American? Do you think his observations are true or outdated? Think about relevant personal experiences or anecdotes you may include as vivid illustrations of your points. Frank Miller’s essay “This Old Piece of Cloth” is a good example of how to use specific examples from your own experience to make a larger point.
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