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    Is The American Dream Just A Dream? I think that the American Dream is a social ideal based on equality in social‚ political and economic rights and privileges. The constitution of this country suggests that every person who lives on American soil is free. In the United States’ Declaration of Independence our founding fathers:"…held certain truths to be self-evident‚ that all Men are created equal‚ that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights‚ that among these are life

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    Living The American Dream The American Dream is one of the reasons our country is so populated. In the 1800s‚ immigrants came from all over the world to live the American Dream. It was the inspiration behind huge bounds in technology‚ industry‚ and lifestyle. Without this concept of the American Dream‚ we would more than likely be a third world country struggling to survive in an economically driven world. It is what defines us as a nation‚ and to this day‚ it still powers whole generations of

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    Who would think the American Dream isn’t possible? “There’s no reason why we can’t restore the basic‚ American promise that if you work hard‚ you can do well.” (Kunhenn‚ 2012) America is a land with a lot more opportunities and freedom than any other nation. There’s no excuse not to achieve ones dreams in this country. The American dream is still universally available for anyone to achieve; it’s still possible because it has been done many times‚ we live in a free country and anything is possible

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    The American Dream The concept of the American Dream dates back to the time of birth of the United States of America. Specifically‚ it was originally referenced in 1776 in the United States Constitution by our founding fathers when they wrote‚ “We hold these truths to be self-evident‚ that all men are created equal‚ that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights that among these are Life‚ Liberty‚ and the pursuit of Happiness.” Since that time‚ the definition of the American

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    American Dream Every immigrant moved to the USA in search of the American dream about a wonderful chance to change their lives. Nevertheless‚ rarely was the American dream as perfect as they expected; on the contrary‚ sometimes it could be totally opposite. Being an immigrant‚ I have experienced many difficulties which were not easy to overcome. Coming to the USA one year ago‚ just like every other immigrant‚ I considered it an awesome opportunity achieve my dream. I yearned for an easy life

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    The American Dream "The American Dream is "that dream of a nation in which life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone‚ with options for each according to capacity or accomplishments. It is a dream of social stability in which each man and each woman shall be able to achieve to the fullest distinction of which they are essentially competent‚ and be distinguish by others for what they are‚ despite of the incidental conditions of birth or stance. The American Dream is often something

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    · What does the American Dream look like in the 1950s? Was it attainable then? Is it attainable now? (slight refernce to: What societal dysfunctions impede the American Dream?) I don’t really know what the American Dream looked like back in the 1950s‚ as I am not a history buff. But who’s to say the American Dream is attainable if there isn’t a concret definition of what the American Dream is; and I’m not refering to the Webster’s definition of the American Dream. What I mean by definiton is what

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    American Dream How do race‚ class‚ and gender affect one from reaching the American Dream? The American Dream plays an important role not in the life of a single person‚ but also inspires the whole world to reach it. The American Dream couldn’t be reached by many people. There were many obstacles in their way such as‚ Racism‚ Poverty‚ and all other sorts of Discrimination. Well‚ the American Dream was meant for everyone who lived in America. They had a chance to be successful. Racism was present

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    People grow up with aspirations and big dreams‚ “The American Dream.” This mythology is often problematic to attain because of the many hurdles that prevent individuals to grasp and conquer the boundless treasures it possesses. Dictionary.com defines the American dream as “the ideals of freedom‚ equality‚ and opportunity traditionally held to be available to every American and/or a life of personal happiness and material comfort as traditionally sought by individuals in the U.S.” Whether you believe

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    The American Dream has always been an aspect of life in America‚ but it could be dying. There are three aspects to the American Dream. First is the idea that America is “the new eden”. Second aspect is that “progress is a good thing”. Last aspect is that “everything is possible”. Not all of these are completely true however‚ and the American Dream is not going to last much longer. Progress is not a good thing‚ more specifically progress in technology. It‚ in a way‚ limits the American Dream itself

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