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My Opportunity In America

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Opportunity is defined as a set of circumstances that make it possible to do something. The America I believe in has this set circumstances that make it full of opportunity. I have had many opportunities in my life. Without these opportunities, I wouldn’t be the person I am today. Under the Constitution of the United States, it is stated that everyone is created equally. This means that no matter one’s gender, race, or religion, he or she is still an equal American citizen who has the same rights. In many countries like Syria and Afghanistan, people have very little rights and are treated as they are disposable and replaceable. Americans have many opportunities that other don’t because we have the Bill of Rights. In many countries, I would

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