What is an American?

     What is an American? One of the hardest questions to answer. But ultimately is their a right or wrong answer? Is there an answer at all? Some say you have to live in America to be American and they're usually referring to the United States. I hate saying American is an ethnicity, nationality, race, or anything else they call it. We're all people so does it really matter where you came from or where you live. Some might ask if you're African American, Mexican American, etc., but there is no need for labels when we come to a place for a common goal.
     Many immigrants came to America for one thing, freedom! With freedom comes better opportunities and equality. Something other countries and nations could not offer. People from all over that come to America bring along their cultures and we create this diverse "Melting Pot", and it's what makes America, America. Our cultures blend to make this new culture that is influenced by the various places we come from. I guess that answers my question. So if i had to, I would define an American as someone who is proud to say that they are from America, witholds the idea of equality, embraces a new culture, takes advantage of all the possible opportunites given, works toward personal success, and is engaged in making America a better place.