When the first British settlers arrived in the new country, they all hoped for a new life. America was a big country, and they saw what the land had to offer. They were optimistic about the fishing, hunting and farming opportunities. They knew that if they sought hard enough, they would eventually find their fortune and happiness. These thoughts still live on today, and is somewhat the same as the American Dream. …show more content…
Even though many people do not reach what they are dreaming and hoping for, the stories of the ones that actually do trump over the ones who do not. In addition, a big part of the worlds celebrities are American and these are people that inspire many; if they were able to make it in the land of dreams, then so can anyone else. Thirdly, since America is a free country with basic human rights, immigrants from poorer countries may come to the country to have a voice, and to be able to mean and say what they