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    In the world‚ there are many people who hold the belief of an “American Dream” that gives them freedom in opportunity and equal rights to achieve their goal with hard work and their own endeavors. Often those living in lesser conditions outside of America find a hope in the idea that America may give them access to opportunity and new freedoms. [Objectionable Thesis] Immigrants and foreigners of the past‚ present‚ and possibly the future hold a certain confidence in the ability of America to allow

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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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    What is “The American Dream”? * idea of freedom * our rights * French people gave statue of liberty to America * we are all equal * individualism * able to live by his/her views rather than others * mobility – ability to move between social classes American Dream * Land of opportunity * Rags to riches – anybody can became rich‚ famous‚ and powerful * Jobs and education are available to who want them * Meritocracy (rewards) = skill + effort *

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    The American Dream is the American ideal of a happy and successful life to which all may aspire. The American Dream is a belief that‚ in the United States‚ if a person wants something‚ they can make it happen. It’s the attitude that no one can hold a person back from their own personal dreams. If someone desires to start a company‚ and willing to work hard‚ they can achieve the dream. There is no racism‚ sexism‚ or discrimination that can place limits on wealth‚ stature‚ appearance or health. Any

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    America Dream? What Is the American Dream? Many people discover success in a range of things. There are many different definitions of the American Dream. However‚ the American Dream embrace a sight of respective prosper‚ personal safety‚ and personal liberty. The American Dream is usually associated with the freedom and opportunity of gaining prosperity and power. The American Dream is accurately what it seems to be the change of millions of people. As a young child my American Dream is always

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    The American Dream The American Dream is a term that implies a successful and satisfying life. Many people associate it with immigration‚ as the dream of religious freedom‚ economic prosperity‚ and opportunity has historically driven immigrants to the United States. The term is used by a lot of modern Americans to signify success in life as a result of hard work. A man named James Truslow Adams first used the term in his book The Epic of America‚ written in 1931. He states "The American Dream

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    The Saints of the Media: Irish‚ Russians‚ and Italians Don’t judge a book by its cover. One of the most cliché sayings ever imagined onto the planet. While this cliché may be extremely overused‚ there is some truth to it. Whether or not we want to admit‚ we all judge people the first time we meet them. More often than not‚ stereotypes about that that group of person also come to mind. These range anywhere from gender‚ ethnic‚ and even socio-economic stereotypes. Because of the unavoidable nature

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    to be right. Fought for their American Dream to be realized in a world full of prosperity and hope. At one instance‚ the American Dream was a set term consisting of this that would make life easier. For example‚ while interview student Brandon Atkins he believes that the American Dream consisted of‚” The American Dream consist of A nice two story house with a wife and 3 kids‚ a nice care‚ money to spare‚ and everyone to be happy.” This American Dream that Akins agrees with is what many

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    Kevin Miles Mrs. Dressler 10 CP English November 3‚ 2013 Of Mice And Men There were many differences between the novella and the film. One of those differences was how Lennie killed the pup. Another is when one of the workers named Mike who also worked on the boss’s land‚ asked to switch jobs with someone because he could not keep up. The final differences is the way George killed Lennie at the end. The novella and the movie were very similar and majority of the movie favored

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    The American Dream is a philosophy that start in the 19th century referring to migrating to a place where rich men and poor men could stand on the same footing. In the 19th century many German immigrants were coming to America in hopes of settling where ever they please without a passport and pursue a living. Most were fleeing Germany to avoid the “right of birth” or royal hierarchy and the corruption that lied within it. In the 20th century the American Dream became known as the California Dream

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