America-The melting pot of the world

America can be described as a "nation of immigrants" because so many people living in the country are not originally from here. About 10% of everyone in the United States is an immigrant. The variety of people ranges from people who came from China to people who escaped Germany. Everyone who came to America had one common goal, to begin a new and better life for themselves and their family.

The courage it must have taken for many of these immigrants to pack up everything and leave their home was crazy. These people literally just packed up and left with no idea for the future, hoping that they could make a positive change. For many, this meant leaving behind some family members, a home, and a secure job. But these people were brave and took a chance that probably made their lives so much better, and maybe even saved them. America would not be what it is today without the diversity of people and cultures. Theses people have helped to shape America and given hope to many.