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    Many Americans will work their whole lives trying to achieve The American Dream‚ but most will not achieve it. Lena Younger was a widow whose husband left a substantial amount of money that would help his family. Instead‚ it would tear them up and put their family up to the ultimate test. In the end‚ the Youngers would realize that as long as they had each other‚ they may not reach The American Dream but at least they had family and respect for themselves. A Raisin in the Sun broadcasts a family

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    The American dream?? Some say that it has been absent from achieving in society. Society is always trying to strive for The American dream‚ anything from money‚ cars‚ glory‚ and fame‚ but some say that that dream is getting harder and harder to reach. Knowing the struggles of everyday life‚ different factors can come into play. Knowing the difference aspects‚ society can push through and accomplish The American dream through hard work‚ determination‚ and confidence. Despite the different obstacles

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    The American Dream is a concept that can be traced to the founding fathers of America‚ which entails ideals such as democracy‚ equality‚ freedom‚ liberty‚ human rights and opportunity for all to live a better and prosperous life. These ideals are achieved through hard work in an environment that has no barriers and offers equal opportunities for all. The coming of the American Dream came with the declaration of independence from England. People were filled with hope as they believed in the right

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    The Tragic Misinterpretation of the 1920s American Dream The 1920s exemplified the flaws of the American Dream and the tragic misinterpretation that money outweighed hard work and morals. The Great Gatsby‚ set in the 1920s‚ represents the demise of the traditions and values behind the American Dream as the desire to be rich took over. The novel appears to deal with the failed relationship of Jay Gatsby and Daisy Buchanan‚ however the overall theme has to do with the culture of the 1920s and the

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    The American Dream is looked upon as the land of opportunity the Declaration of Independence proclaims it as “all men are created equal”‚ including “life‚ Liberty and the pursuit of happiness”. Most people during the 18th and 19th century looked at the American Dream as freedom and an opportunity to live in America and provide for their families The American dream is reaching you dreams and goal to their maximum point. A citizen who does not start their life in poverty will still be able to reach

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    to dream about the American Dream American have so many different things‚but the most thing that people think of when they come to America‚the America Dream. American Dream mean to people;they get money‚ they have a loving and a healthy family.The American Dream is possible for those people who work hard for a better life with a home and loving family. If people don’t work hard and are lazy‚they won’t succeed in the American Dream. In my appointed I seen people don’t succeed in the American Dream

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    One man’s dream is another man’s nightmare. Hopeful immigrants came to America for a better life. All immigrants came together and formed a whole nation of prosperity. Even people who came from nothing were able to gain wealth and become successful. The American Dream is needed inspiration because it gives hope to people who come from nothing‚ unifies everyone toward a common goal‚ and gives everyone an equal chance of achieving the same dream. The American Dream is needed inspiration that benefits

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    Religion in Colonial American Literature Shereeta Harris Rose University Of Phoenix Online Abstract This paper tells about religion and the major role it played during the Colonial Era. You will read about three men who were instrumental in establishing different religious beliefs. The three men are William Bradford‚ John Winthrop‚ and Cotton Mather. These men help produce evidence of the bond of religion to early American life. This paper examines the word pilgrim and puritan to help better understand

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    AMERICAN PERIOD (1898-1941) Historical Background June 12‚ 1898-Independence day Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo-the first president of the Philippine Republic Fil-American was resulted in the defeat of Gen. Miguel Malvar in 1903 The Peace Movements started a early as 1900 3 Popular Newspapers 1. EL NUEVO DIA (The New Day) – Sergio Osmeña 2. EL GRITO DEL PUEBLO (The Call of the Nation) – Pascual Poblete 3. EL RENACIMIENTO (The Rebirth) – Rafael Palma PLAYS: 1. KAHAPON‚ NGAYON AT BUKAS – Aurelio

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    September 8‚ 2013 The American Dream: From Innocence to Greed The portrayal of the American Dream in literature has evolved as the United States has developed and prospered. In the beginning‚ the initial settlers in the Americas were searching for simple things‚ such as new opportunities and freedom of religion. As the country grew more populous‚ competition for success was heightened. Many people have different ideas on what the American Dream means to them. Over the years‚ American authors have used

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