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    Another hurdle to the American Dream is the health care program. For the most part immigrants either have no insurance or not enough insurance. 43% of the unnaturalized foreigners under the age of 65 have no health insurance. Illegal immigrants make up 15% of the uninsured population of America. (“Immigration Issues.” Illegal Immigration). Since so many immigrants are unable to pay for medical services themselves‚ the burden falls to the American taxpayer. The cost alone is huge. A 2004 study revealed

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    The American Dream Eager to begin a new life of religious freedom‚ the British Pilgrims travelled to North America to escape the persecution and poverty of their home country. From this voyage to the newly discovered land‚ sparked a vision of a more perfect relationship between the people and their country. As a result of this vision‚ America’s founding fathers used the shortcomings of their mother country to create documents that has shaped the American lifestyle in to one of the most sought-after

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    The American Dream James Truslow Adams coined the term "American Dream" in his 1931 book The Epic of America. His American Dream is "that dream of a land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone‚ with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement. The term “American dream” is essentially is an idea that suggests that anyone in the US can succeed through hard work and has the potential to lead a happy‚ successful life. Many people have expanded upon to include

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    Personal/Reflective Essay The personal statement is more than just a mandatory part of your college application; it’s your one chance to explain to college admissions readers why you are a good fit for their school. This is where you become more than just another name — it’s where you become an individual‚ and where you can share your personality‚ your goals‚ your experiences‚ and where you can explain any opportunities or obstacles that have affected your academic record. Prompt: Describe

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    Education and The American Dream The American Dream was defined by James Truslow Adams in 1931 as‚ "Life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone‚ with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement"(Clark). Today‚ a college degree‚ owning your own home and achieving more success than the generation prior has become synonymous with the American Dream‚ with most believing it is an attainable goal for anyone who puts in the effort. Barack Obama has recently fueled this belief

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    The American Dream Attaining the American Dream has been the aspiration for many‚ it is something that is promised to all yet unattainable to many because of Influential factors of culture‚ social class‚ language‚ and even sexual preference‚ I will focus on the factor of Race. Although we have made many advances that have led to many changes that make it easier for more people to attain the “American Dream”‚ we still have ways to go to guarantee it for all the people. Some or most of these changes

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    and that you’re about to live and fulfill the “America Dream”. The American Dream was probably developed in the US by someone coming to America and was able to get an education‚ a job‚ and create a good life for themselves. It seems that now the American Dream isn’t how is used to be‚ you don’t have equal opportunities‚ not everyone can go to school‚ and if you fail at something you’re looked down upon. My personal definition of the American Dream is that when you’re coming to America you’re expecting

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    W. Robertson once proclaimed‚ “Instruction ends in the school-room‚ but education ends only with life”. Education has become a golden ticket to success in America’s society‚ challenging not only African Americans‚ but every racial class to obtain as much knowledge as achievable. The American Dream by Kenya Doyle depicts the economical success and the downs sides to achieving self assimilation one can gain from receiving a college education. It was evident to the “white man” during slavery how powerful

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    Thesis Statement: The American Dream: Money‚ Success‚ and A Home The American Dream changes over time‚ always based on society. In the 40’s and 50’s the American Dream was to have a white picket fence‚ a dog‚ a two parent home‚ and a couple of children. Today‚ it’s a little bit different‚ the American Dream is to have money‚ cars‚ fame and success. The things I would have to say would never change about the American Dream and what it consists of would be money‚ success‚ and a home.

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    Family and the American Dream Being a single parent with no education was a struggle. Has a young girl my life was full of obstacles. My parent were not involve in my life and circumstances of life separated my sibling from one another. We were placed in different foster care home by the Department of family and Children in the Island of St. Croix Virgin Island. Coming from a place with lack of opportunity‚ moving to Connecticut was the best decision I have ever made. The dreams that I had were

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