Is The American Dream Still Possible Essay

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    The American Dream, a dream that changes meaning as it passes through each and every American in the U.S. This meaning has been altered to the point where the American dream revolves around money and some Americans don’t even believe that the American dream is accessible to them. I believe that the American Dream isn’t accessible to Americans because of the amount of money that needs to be pumped into it. The dream used to just be about living a good life and being happy but now we’re so focused

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    for a better life to achieve the American Dream. The American Dream is usually life,liberty and the pursuit of happiness but to me it means everyone has an equal opportunity to achieve their goals in life which can’t be achievable in their homeland. Usually people come to the United States because their homeland is full of poverty or there is a war going on.They just want a safer environment for themselves and kids. The only way you can achieve the American Dream is by hard work,determination and

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    Today, America still provides access to the American Dream since we all have rights. Some of those rights include the pursuit of happiness, right to equality, and the right to better our world. With these rights, it is possible to achieve the American Dream, it is within reach. The are many important documents that make this dream available to us. For example, "The Declaration of Independence" by the founding father's states, "...that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable

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    Everyone in this world has some sort of dream , many people have an American dream. The American Dream is a dream of living happily, and being able to enjoy life great adventure. In the play The Raisin in the Sun, Written by Lorraine Hansberry, three main characters stood out in showing their American Dream. Walter stood out because of his dream of having his own business. Beneatha showed her dream of becoming a doctor. Finally, Mama showed her dream of her family being happy and living without worries

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    looking at what American dream is today, we need to look at its roots. It has always said that the government will protect your opportunity to improve your life, no matter who you are. While some believe the American Dream can be obtained because America provides access and materials to be successful, others question the concept of the American Dream because it is different for each person. The american dream is still possible, depends who the dreamer. Many people think the American Dream is not is

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    The American Dream As we look at the American Dream in the 1960s, we will compare it to today’s American Dream in the 2000s. In the 1960’s the Dream was for Americans to have peace, liberty and equal opportunity. During this time America was experiencing the Vietnam War and African Americans were fighting for equal rights in the workforce. Many people fought alongside with the famous Dr. Martin Luther King during his fight for equal rights. America has always been known as the land of opportunity

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    The American Dream

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    technically the American Dream is still possible. The American Dream is still alive and obtainable. Many people have a definition of what the American Dream that is obtainable in their minds. People all have unique individual lives. There is not ‚one’ Dream. We all adapt our dreams so one day they will not be seen as dreams anymore and we could possibly achieve them. But will this moment ever happen? Is it only a pipe dream or can it actually reach reality? One of the reasons the dream is still possible

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    The common question that is asked is, Is the American Dream still reachable in today’s world? Immigrants come from all over to try to achieve the American dream and leave behind a better life for their children. If you were to ask someone what they believe the american dream is, They would most likely say the American Dream is to have a nice job and nice house and provide for their family. The American Dream is the idea that every U.S. citizen should have an equal opportunity to achieve success and

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    The American Dream is symbolic for personal growth and the pursuit of endless opportunities to prosper in anything from monetary and materialistic gains, or even personal fulfillment. This topic is difficult to discuss because each person has different goals and aspirations, which means each person, will have a different idea on what the American Dream is because of these differences in ideals. These ideals can range from religious, intellectual, personal pursuits. This is best expressed by Congressman

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    American Dream Since 1942 when Columbus discovered America the dream of a new lifestyle was created. The land of opportunity is a title viewed of America. From the richest, most successful icons, to foreigners moving to the United States seeking a better lifestyle to what they had prior. The “American Dream” has a different perspective from every lifestyle, yet holds the same foundation. Be the most successful as possible for yourself and kids to pass on and allow them to have it even better. In

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