What does it mean to you to be an American? The word itself is very broad when it comes to describing those who live in America. To me, being American means have access to multiple resources and having rights, though there are some misconceptions. Many people view Americans as obese and lazy. It is not only depicted on the internet, but also in movies and tv shows. Others see Americans as people who litter and do not care for the environment. The news also Americans as racists and gun-crazy. Although people have these views, there are varying “definitions” as to what it means to be American. The people who live in America have access to various resources. These are not only natural resources such as, meat, cotton, and corn, but also technology.