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    The "American Dream" is still possible for everyone today. Back then in the past the "American Dream" wasnt possible for everyone because of discrimination. But now discrimination doesnt happened like it did back in the past. Immigrants come to America for them to give their childrens/Kids that are born now or in the 1998 for them to have a better education and also a better life. In addition‚ young people put hard work into their school for them to be able to go to college and graduate. The "American

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    Within today’s society‚ everyone wants to be able to live the American Dream. The American Dream is the idea that every US citizen has an equal opportunity to achieve success and ultimately‚ the pursuit of happiness. Through passion‚ determination and hard work‚ along with proper education‚ I believe that the ever sought after American Dream‚ is absolutely achievable. The majority of Americans understand that success is not just handed out; nevertheless‚ truly striving to meet goals and putting

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    government. This social contract allows freedoms in America like nowhere else in the world. In my eyes for me to live the “American Dream” I must serve the country that gives me these freedoms as a citizen. My American Dream is to be a successful person‚ to me this means being well off financially‚ having a family‚ and to serve my country so that others can pursue their American Dream. Later‚ I will develop my education based on my experiences while serving my country‚ these experiences will allow me

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    Is The American Dream Dead

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    The American Dream Is Dead. Poverty is a factor in the United States and the people should not be to blame for the poverty in America. The people of different groups are having a harder time getting out of poverty. both children and adult are being affected by poverty. Is the American dream an impossible One‚ of course‚ it’s impossible because the more and more people are in poverty according to research. People truly don’t know what poverty is and how it is affecting America with factors like

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    the idea. The phrase “American dream” first appeared in literature in 1931 in a book written by James Truslow Adams titled The Epic of America. In the book‚ Adams wrote described what he interpreted as the principal purpose of the life of an American; he wrote of a land where happiness was not based off of material objects like cars or high salaries‚ but rather where opportunity was given based off of skill and achievement. In addition‚ Adams illustrates that the American dream means being “recognized

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    unsure of the meaning in their life? In most cases‚ the second explanation holds true. Society has painted a picture and completely brainwashed our generation of the true meaning of success. People willingly accept false and potentially dangerous definitions of success. Promoters wish for us to believe that things such as being a millionaire‚ living in a big house‚ driving nice cars‚ and wearing the latest clothes is the key to happiness‚ therefore‚ success. Being successful means being happy‚ trustworthy

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    The American Dream in the 1960s “You have to forget about what other people say‚ when you’re supposed to die‚ or when you’re supposed to be loving. You have to forget about all these things. You have to go on and be crazy. Craziness is like heaven‚” said Jimi Hendrix (Haugen 55) . Jimi Hendrix along with many other Americans wanted to live a life full of peace‚ freedom‚ and happiness. One thing was certain‚ America changed in the 1960s and along with it‚ so did the American Dream. The American Dream

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    What is the American Dream? Many hope for the same things‚ such as money‚ an education‚ good health‚ safety‚ a home‚ jobs‚ money‚ and opportunity. Ultimately everyone is searching for happiness and success‚ no matter what that entitles. Immigrants from all over the world come to the United States hoping to achieve the the so called‚ “American Dream.” The same goes for the protagonist‚ Sundara in Children of the River by Linda Crew. Sundara’s biggest desire was to get an education and become a doctor

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    Poverty and American Dream

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    lack the essentials to be on an equal level with the rest of society. Many theories have been applied to the issue of poverty with controversy over how and if the poverty problem should be addressed. Inequality‚ homelessness‚ and the idea of the American dream also has an influence on poverty.  A theory of poverty promoted in 1959 by Oscar Lewis is the idea of a culture of poverty theory. The culture of poverty theory is an entrenched attitude that can develop among poor communities and lead the poor

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    however for most Americans this is not what we see every day. Our lives are mostly have up of city or suburban streets and endless highways. In Death of a Salesman‚ Willy‚ grew up and built his house out in the open grasses‚ however his dream of America was boxed in by the city. However some think that Willy’s dream was not crushed by the city‚ but that his dreams were mistaken from the start‚ and that Willy was expecting too much from America. Willy’s ideal dream of an American life is to have a

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