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# Brief Explanations: The theme of "The Pursuit of Happiness" often emphasizes the idea that America offers opportunities and hope for people to pursue their dreams and well - being. The other options do not align with the common understanding of the theme. Living in America is not generally considered easy, it's not mainly known for great hardship in the context of the pursuit of happiness theme, and it's not a land with closed borders in the context of opportunities for people. # Answer: America is a land of opportunity and hope.