Rizal’s Impression of America

Good Impressions:

1. The material progress of the country as shown in the great cities, huge farms, flourishing industries, and busy factories.

2. The drive and energy of the American people.

3. The natural beauty of the land.

4. The high standard of living.

5. The opportunities for better life offered to poor immigrants.

Bad Impression:

1. The lack of racial equality.

“America is the land par excellence of freedom but only for the whites.” – Jose Rizal

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