many quotes of the idea of the American Dream. Many people have different perceptions of what they think the American Dream is; some people believe the American Dream doesn’t exist‚ some believe it’s about having a sustainable job and a family to take care of‚ and some people think it’s all about being rich and living life in the fast lane. There are many different opinions about this topic but the best one to ever come up is happiness. The key to the American Dream is happiness‚ there’s no point
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Hamada. A Hamada Writing Lab Mr. Michael 25/11/13 The American Dream The American Dream limns an apotheosis of optimism and faith that glisters a beam of light onward to the contentment of human aspirations and desires. The “American Dream” was quantified by James Truslow Adams and that these needs were vented in Thomas Jefferson ’s Declaration of Independence in 1776‚ where it was avowed: “We hold these truths to be self-evident‚ that all men are created equal‚ that they are endowed by their
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attainable the American Dream is‚ we must first define it. The American Dream is the ability to achieve success and prosperity through hard work‚ determination‚ and initiative. America’s social system can both hinder you‚ and help you in achieving the American Dream. Barriers such as far outweigh the opportunities as far as achieving the American Dream‚ nevertheless‚ it is still possible. Starting from the bottom and working your way up is very difficult. In order to achieve the American Dream‚ you must
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The daily question asked all around is if the american dream is still attainable. There are many different opinions on the subject. Some believe that there is no way of attaining the american dream in this day and age. While others believe it is only unattainable for immigrants coming in. This is here so show you how it is still attainable no matter the generation or being an immigrant. The American Dream is still attainable for this generation and immigrants coming into the U.S. Around the U
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The American Dream as told through Illustrations of the Future The concept of the American Dream has been something that has drawn people to the United States for the past two hundred years. But is the American Dream the same as it was at its inception? The American Dream has traditionally been defined as the concept that no matter where someone starts out in life‚ he or she can work his or her way upward and achieve an “ultimate dream” through dedication and hard work. However‚ this “ultimate dream”
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American Dream Vs the Indian Dream World tour‚ yacht‚ villa‚ world peace‚ huge family‚ Prince Charming… When come to think of it‚ what is your life’s ultimate‚ big-fat dream? Dreams are manifestations of our hidden thoughts‚ our environment‚ our lifestyle‚ our culture… so many things! If we ask even two neighbours this question‚ we might get two completely different replies. Ask a 5 year old kid‚ the probable answer would be a candy factory. Ask a 5 year old kid in Ghana- well… his dream might
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Some people might agree that the American dream still exists‚ while others don’t or they have different beliefs. The American dream is one of the most controversial themes in the United States. I totally agree that the American Dream is still on‚ though we need to work a little more to make it happen. I recently read a quote by Senator John Kerry that relates two articles that I have read in the past about the American dream: “We believe that what matters most is not narrow appeals masquerading as
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their lives based on the American Dream. Most people have dreams about what they want to do in life‚ but not all achieve those dreams. Statistic shows from recent surveys that only 16% of Americans end up doing their dream job. Many Americans have very unrealistic views of the American Dream‚ stuff the ordinary American could not have or do. When interviewing my subjects I realized that the American Dream is not about materialistic goods‚ but family‚ and following your dreams. Winston Cabe My
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only place where you can find the American dream. The United States still gives the chance to everyone who makes it to this land to attain the American dream. The first chance if you’re young enough is when you go into our public school system and you get the chance at a scholarship to college‚ to which for most people “going to college” is the American Dream because the education provides with a decent job and money. There are other ways to get to the American Dream such as going into one of our higher
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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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