America vs. Americans

This semester, as we have explored the unique development of Chicago as a dynamic community, we have spent time learning about the immigrants who came to make up the city. Our conversations and reading have helped us to understand Chicago as a global city, connecting with other nations as early as the mid- to -late 1800s for trade and industry.

To continue this conversation, we read Mark Hertsgaard's book "The Eagle's Shadow: Why America Fascinates and Infuriates the World," which looks at the United States and it's residents from a global perspective. On October 9th, our class began discussion of Hertsgaard's book, with a conversation about the following question:

Hertsgaard suggests that the world sees the United States in two parts: 1) America, and 2) Americans. How would you characterize each of these? Compare and Contrast.

Click on their individual blogs to see their responses. Enjoy!

Note: Photo taken from Wright State University at: www.wright.edu/uc/book.jpg.