America is a very young nation compared to many other countries. One of the most interesting aspects of the United States is its diverse cultures. The United States of America has become a way for many people to escape the hardships of their own country and start over. In the beginning there was a lot of land that people could claim and create farms and businesses. It was a government of the people and for the people, giving everyone the chance to express their opinion on how they thought the country should be run. People who wanted a better future for themselves and their families all worked together to build a better, more prosperous America. America is considered the melting pot. You can find people from all over the world here, so it's a great place to meet lots of people from all over the world. From the beginning, when settlers arrived in America, until today there have been many different types of conflicts that have shaped what America's identity is today. When European settlers first came to America, they had conflicts with the Native Americans who lived here in America before the settlers over land. As the years passed, these conflicts ceased and new ones arose. Years later, once the first Americans had explored much of America, America learned the trade of slavery and began enslaving African Americans to work for them on plantations. This caused conflict between the Northern states and the Southern states. Northern states disagreed on whether it was right to enslave African Americans. They realized that it wasn't right and that all people should be treated equally. The South did not have the same opinions as the North and this caused civil war within the nation. ...... middle of paper ......the Sandy Hook shooter walked into an elementary school and opened fire on several young children. In the Boston Massacre, two young men planted a pressure bomb at the finish line of the Boston Marathon. This claimed the lives and limbs of many people watching and running the race. The devastation resulting from these events caused Americans to unite and truly form one nation as one. Throughout history every country has its ups and downs. There is no country that is exactly perfect. The ups and downs throughout history are what shape and give the country its history. America has many cultures, sad moments, happy moments and aggressive moments. These feelings all together create the great country, the United States of America. The stories I have told are just a few of the many that have made America's history so rich and abundant.