The meaning of the "American Dream" has changed over the course of history‚ and includes both personal components (such as home ownership and upward mobility) and a global vision. Historically the Dream originated in the mystique regarding frontier life. As the Royal Governor of Virginia noted in 1774‚ the Americans "for ever imagine the Lands further off are still better than those upon which they are already settled". He added that‚ "if they attained Paradise‚ they would move on if they heard of
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The American Dream What is the American Dream? Is it even attainable for the average citizen? Everyone has their own opinions on how they view the American dream. It can be different for almost everyone when you take into consideration their gender‚ age‚ nationality‚ and the transition of this idea between each generation. Can we obtain this dream by having a big house‚ luxury items‚ a non dysfunctional family‚ and the perfect job one would never complain about? Or is it simply what our nation
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achieve. As Americans‚ we are granted the chance to live in a land where anything and everything is possible. The horizon has no limits nor does the sky. All of this can be easily outlined in a single‚ famous term recognized by people all across the world: The American Dream. A term first introduced by a man named James Truslow Adams‚ has become the fundamental vision of the American people as a whole. Sadly‚ this concept appears to be slipping between our fingertips. I believe the American dream is being
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The American Dream is known to be a national ideology of United States which basically comprises of the ideals of success and prosperity. According to James Truslow Adams who came with this idea in 1931‚ the life of Americans ought to be good for everyone and providing the American citizens with opportunities to achieve their potentials (Kimberly 1). This dream traces its roots from the independence declaration which states that “all men are created equal and have right to liberty‚ life and happiness
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What is the american dream? America is known for opportunity and freedom. But is the american dream still achievable? The american dream is still possible to reach but as american costs are increasing wages are not increasing so therefore the american dream is harder to achieve than it was in 1800s. The american dream is opportunity but it also comes with a price‚ sometimes it is too expensive. In the quote‚ “Something is wrong‚ very wrong‚ when a single person in good health‚ a person who in
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twentieth century shone the American Dream – the idea that everybody has the opportunity to become successful‚ regardless of their financial backgrounds. People fell in love with the idea‚ because it gave them high hopes‚ and it was very relevant at the time. In the past century‚ however‚ many things have changed. Due to the overall transition of the economy and society‚ the American dream is no longer relevant in America. Signs of the increasing irrelevance of the dream are eminent in society. As
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American Dream: A Myth or Not Many people have dreams whether it be to buy their dream car‚ dream house‚ or go on their dream vacation. Here in the land of freedom and opportunities‚ we all strive from one dream; the American Dream. The American Dream can mean different things to many people. For some it can mean success or freedom‚ for others‚ it can mean having lots of money and luxurious things. In today’s society‚ everyone hopes for this dream. But is it possible for each and every person to
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has individual success (the so called “American Dream”) seem to have been so important for the American sense of self and what other features of American society would you say a continuing faith in it has hidden? The American dream means many things to many different people but usually includes the notion of having the freedom to work hard in order achieve happiness and success. In the book‚ The Epic of America‚ Adams defines the American Dream as the “dream of a land in which life should be better
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English A‚ 9324 3 October 2013 “The American Dream” Today‚ many people immigrate to the United States of America hoping for a better life; searching for the American Dream‚ equality‚ freedom‚ and trying to achieve goals. The American Dream is the pursuit of prosperity and an inspiration for people to push their limits and achieve something higher. Everyone in the United States has the opportunity to achieve the American Dream no matter what. The American Dream has five interpretations that really
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The American dream can have so many different meanings to so many different people around our country. This is what makes the American dream so wonderful‚ the fact that you get to determine your dream is in some cases the American dream for some people already! Luckily I myself am able to determine my American dream. I have always thought of my American dream of being able to live a simple life in which I am able to have a stable job that I enjoy. Most importantly though is I would like to not only
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