The American Dream is a romanticized concept. At the time of its origin‚ it symbolized the cherished qualities of hard work and achievement. Originally available only to landowning white males‚ the American Dream has expanded over the years to fit the variety of the American population‚ and it is still growing. Education has provided tools for advancement in the economic hierarchy and has allowed our views on justice and morality to evolve as our awareness of the world around us increases. The
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American Dream Essay The American dream means being free and being able to fulfill your dreams. Like getting a quality education‚ getting a good quality job that makes you happy‚ homeownership‚ starting a family‚ being able to provide for your family and having the ability to live a life you have always wanted. Families from other countries come here to do just that. The countries that the people may live in may not have those opportunities available to them‚ so they come to the United States to
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Myth of the American Dream Was the “American Dream” a myth or reality for Americans living from 1865-1900s? The “American Dream” was not a reality for African-Americans‚ immigrants‚ and Native Americans. For example‚ for Native Americans (Indians)‚ life was not a dream at all because they lost their lands and freedom. After the Civil War‚ African-Americans were given their freedom and no longer slaves. They were given the right to vote with the 15th Amendment stating the that United
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For many centuries‚ and still existing in modern times‚ the illusion of an American dream has enchanted and haunted people‚ drawing them from all corners of the earth to seek their own fortune and opportunity – an opportunity and hope that more often than not was dashed to the ground. The American Dream was a shining image of wealth‚ happiness‚ and prosperity‚ misguiding people with whispered promises of gleaming opulence. However‚ due to the circumstances of new times‚ the failure of the utopian
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Roshani Shrestha Dr. Catherine Milton ENG 101‚ Composition 23rd April The Changing American Dreams When people think of the Amercian dream ‚ they think of one having a stress free and happy life‚ an excellent education and a successful career. Many people migrate from their native country to America in search of the American dream. Dreams of freedom‚ equality‚ and the opportunity to achieve their personal goals in life; for instance‚ better education‚ job opportunity‚ buying a house
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The American Dream Everyone! Come to America! You will have a life of happiness and riches! This what people usually consider the American dream‚ having a good steady job‚ owning a house‚ and making enough money for their family and themselves. Just having a happy life for their family and themselves. Many people consider the American Dream to still be alive and still present in today’s society but many also believe that the American Dream is nonexistent. In this essay I will be shedding light
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differences‚ Americans are held together by the promise of a better life. In celebration of the tenth anniversary of Forbes.com‚ this three-part-series examines the idea of the American Dream. In part one‚ we ask more than 60 great achievers to answer the question‚ "What is the American Dream?" In part two‚ we take a look at the pursuit of property‚ and an icon of that dream: a house with a white picket fence. And in part three we dissect the promise --and the myth-- that every American has an opportunity
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The American Dream? To this day whenever someone new comes to the United States they come along with a famous ethos “The American Dream”. Many people immigrate to America each year to receive their rightful freedoms‚ equality‚ and opportunities to achieve their goals. In recent discussion about the American Dream‚ a controversial fight has been over whether this dream still prospers and is achievable or if it is even a realistic idea to have anymore. On one hand‚ some people like Anne Jolis
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The American Dream My definition of the American Dream is having personal happiness and comfort while being successful at whatever you want to do. Every American has dreamed of being the house with the white picket fence‚ a peaceful suburban house with a mom‚ dad‚ and kids. Americans often dream of getting a good education‚ then having their dream job. However‚ some people want to achieve these things by instant gratification. Such as winning the lottery and becoming rich and famous over night
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ENC1101_Online Essay Two Professor Van Camp The American Dream For many years people have immigrated to the United States in search of “The American dream.” But what is The American Dream? Well‚ I believe that is completely up the individual. The American dream may mean different things to different people‚ however‚ to me; the American dream is the right to an education‚ for all American‚ without the worry of having wealth‚ or the means to pay for that education. Shikha Dalmia‚ “Americans‚ hit first
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