What is a True American

What is an American
Is anyone a true American? Is it simply anyone who lives in the United States or is it those who salute the flag and patronize America? America has been given the term the great American melting pot. From that declaration not one race, one religion, or one heritage is truly American. To me an American is someone that loves their country so much that they would be keen to battle for their country.

Until Christopher Columbus the only inhabitants of America was the native Americans. Not even the Native Americans originated in America but were hunters and gatherers from Asia. Then came the British, French, and Spanish. Each claiming America but still not true American’s. After the English settlers colonized in America the new government was set up. Then when America became a country, many foreigners from differe...