american dream sketch
...bout his “discovery” of America. Columbus was driven by a thirst for credibility and gratification. In Natasha Sinutko’s message we see that Columbus stumbled upon America while trying to verify his theories about the shape of the earth, and to impress the Spanish Royalty. His objectives would surely prolong his allowance to travel and discover in the name of Spain, and therefore earn himself a place in history. Although the American identity has yet to be defined, Columbus's "dream" of discovery paves the way for America's dream to discover and expand westward (Manifest Destiny) in later years. · When the Puritans set sail for America to escape the corruption of the Church of England, their dream was freedom to practice what religion they wanted. Puritans sought religious freedom. It was a life-long objective for the Puritans to become part a "the elect." · Benjamin Franklin comes...