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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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    American Dream Equality

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    Rachael Guster Eng101-36 10-20-2010 Equality‚ the American dream What is the American dream? The American dream to me is about equality. People have been wanting‚ fighting to be equal for many years‚ and it has turned into a game of tug-of-war. Today‚ people have made progress in treating other people equally‚ but we have to look at the timeline of what we went through to get to where we are today. In the 1770’s‚ when there were only thirteen colonies

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    Asian American Dreams

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    review about Asian American Dreams Asian American Dreams is really a touching book. It is touching not because it is a fiction with many moving plots and the hero or heroin possesses moving characteristics --- strictly speaking it is not a fiction --- but because it provides a description‚ a statement‚ a confession from the perspective of an Asian American woman writer who exposes so unelaborated‚ so frankly‚ so honestly‚ her innocent feelings about her being as an Asian American. Helen Zia‚ the

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    American Dream Meaning

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    Death of a Salesman The term "American Dream" has many diverse meanings. For some‚ it may be to become wealthy and live in big houses. For others‚ it could be to simply live a productive life that contributes to society. Wanting to live the "American Dream" is the conflict in this novel that opens the doors to many interpretations that can be related to wanting to be successful. The setting of "Death of a Salesman" takes place in 2 major time frames. The story is told mostly

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    Writing 100 October 28‚ 2009 Essay 2 Recipe for the American Dream Since the establishment of this country‚ Americans have set their eyes on success. The way we define success has changed along with technology. The 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.”[1] When repeating this phrase out loud one draws up images of fancy cars‚ big houses‚ quality clothes

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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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    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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    American Dream Education

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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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    My American Dream

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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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