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    What is the American Dream? Many define the American Dream as achieving great success no matter what their circumstances are or their place of origin. It is still possible to achieve the American Dream? One side of the issue is the argument that the dream was never exist‚ the side saying it no longer attainable for many American due to the different global forces. However I believe the American Dream is still possible‚ if we implement some change by lowering taxes on the poor and raising on rich

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    the American Dream For an immigrant‚ the American Dream is to achieve economic well-being and a good quality of life through hard work‚ entrepreneurship‚ and perseverance. It is the driving force behind most immigration‚ and its realization is the achievement dimension of the American Dream to reach to the fullest life. What is the American dream? And how can one pursue it? Does it still exist‚ or is it over? Carl Thomas’s article “ Is the American Dream Over?‚” states that the American Dream

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    American Dream The American Dream to me seems like it’s overused. To me the American Dream is just a made up term for a “normal dream” because all it is is wanting success. The American Dream is just wanting to have a job‚ have an education‚ and have a family. The American dream is mainly about being a success. To be a success is to make money‚ and the American dream is about making a lot of money. People want to make a lot of money because money can buy everything including any dream you had. But

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    and Now American Dreams” Attn: Ethan Lindsey-Editor 1667 East Broadway Avenue Boston‚ Mass. 10002 Dear Ethan Lindsey‚ I am writing to voice my concern with your recent article and broadcast on NPR’s Here and Now show titled “Then and Now American Dreams” it leads the reader to believe the American dream is no longer attainable. The American Dream is an important part of our culture and has been since the time of the Declaration of Independence. The American Dream is a phrase

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    American dream – part 1(history) * Many people from England fled to the New World during the late 1500s and early 1600s in pursuit of their American dream. Their country was in a state of economic‚ political‚ and religious tumult‚ and they saw great potential in the New World. So they came to the America to start a new life‚ and create their perfect society. These immigrants fled from oppressive societies. Religious turmoil in England was surely the main cause for the immigration. Furthermore

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    The American Dream Essay James Adams wrote in his book the phrase American Dream which is now a famous logo of the U.S. The American Dream is the hope which individuals arrived the United States upon‚ the hope that they will be more prosperous and there will be a variety of opportunities in the United States of America‚ today this is not possible to everyone because becoming prosperous is really difficult and there might not be a job awaiting the individual due to the unemployment rate but it was

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    Some people might agree that the American dream still exists‚ while others don’t or they have different beliefs. The American dream is one of the most controversial themes in the United States. I totally agree that the American Dream is still on‚ though we need to work a little more to make it happen. I recently read a quote by Senator John Kerry that relates two articles that I have read in the past about the American dream: “We believe that what matters most is not narrow appeals masquerading as

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    “land of opportunity.” Fueling this vision is the American Dream‚ the belief that someone on a low social or economic level can achieve prosperity or fame through hard work and determination. This dream of success‚ despite gender‚ race or class‚ became extremely prominent in America in the beginning of the twentieth century. The Great Gatsby‚ by F. Scott Fitzgerald‚ explores the American Dream and its authenticity. Fitzgerald satirizes the dream and illustrates how the pursuit of wealth could lead

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    to find opportunity to bring their ideas to reality and create a foundation for a nation ideal for all. This dream is one of the many that has molded America into the reputable county it is today. Without the courage and boldness these men had to speak their minds‚ nobody would have the current opportunities accessible to them. Although many have developed the idea that the “American Dream” is not effective‚ it still remains a vital component to a successful nation. In general‚ almost all citizens

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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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