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American Dream Ethos

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The term “American Dream” was originated form a Historian James Truslow Adams for popularizing the idea in his 1901 book “The Epic of America”. Adams explained that the dream of life should be richer and fuller for everyone, and the opportunity for each and every one to have the ability to achieve it. The word American dream gradually appeared in books and articles in the mid to late 1800s but had a different meaning, but not till the 20th century it was a substitute for an upward economic mobility.
Most would say a typical family lifestyle should be lived as the American Dream. The American Dream is national ethos of the United States, the set of ideals in which freedom includes an upward social mobility for the family and children, achieved …show more content…

Also the roots of the American dream came about with the Declaration of Independence. According to the Declaration of Independence of the opportunity for prosperity and success and also life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness the “American Dream” today appears to somewhat still be alive in a major ways because we still have the right to pursue whatever in life we desire to pursue good health, healthy relationships, political power, wealth and status. Eventually, pursuing this desire of a lifestyle could be harder to achieve now a days then before because of the downfalls from scams, taxes, crooked companies and higher power policies and …show more content…

This can cause problems also because it destroys the value and the real aspect of the dream. Trying to achieve this goal should not be a life time achievement. Back when the United States was going through The Great Recession the American Dream really was not focus for many people, but compared to today’s economy it is still out of line but more than better. Today more people are getting jobs, the jobs rates have improved dramatically. The new American Dream today should be based on the concept of equal opportunity. It should also be based on the learning rights to see both sides, understanding, and seize it. True opportunities are hidden behind knowledge and wisdom which is the only combination that can earn opportunities. The American dream consists one thing that is always certain: you must balance your head with your heat. It should no longer be about who you know, or what you know but what will you do with what you know. You must be willing to trust, open you heart with

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