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When you ask someone what does the American Dream mean to them, they either tell you to go from dirt poor to filthy rich, or live a comfortable lifestyle with a white picket fence, family, and financial security. In the 1900s everyone would tell you the first one, although in present day more and more people just want to live with the second option. When the Great Depression occured in 1929, not only did it take a toll on the economy of the United States, but also the spirit. A famous historian during

Everyday thousands of people, illegally and legally, come to America seeking a new and better life and having the choice and freedom to start over. Through hard work and dedication, people believe America will provide them with the ability to pursue in their “American Dream” so they can be successful and content with their lives. In my “American Dream” I am a doctor who’s saving lives so people have the chance and ability to continue pursuing in their “American Dream.” My friends, family, and teachers

Americans have the fond of saying "It's a free country" but for it to be a free country it has it's gains and losses. Our so called free country has its costs. In order for it to be "free" most of our men go into war and fight for our freedom. Some of its gains is the Bill of Rights. Freedom isn't completely free. Most of our so called free benefits involved some of our men to put up a fight. For example, when African Americans put up a fight in order to gain civil rights. African Americans

This I Believe Essay I believe that the United States of America is the greatest country in the world. The foundations of this country were set by our founding fathers over 200 years ago, and they still remain strong today. Ever since I first became a teenager and got more involved and more interested about the history of our country and the problems we have faced, my belief has grown stronger. Even though this country has been through multiple problems over the past 300 years, I still believe

Immigration is a huge thing in the United States. This is especially true in Mexico. Many Mexicans have been migrating North since our nation was formed ("Template"). This is because, these individuals are looking for a better life and America can offer that. Some things the Mexican people are looking for are better wages. We will talk about what women on the border do and what I learned. Next, women on the border are in search of a better life. The women work in a sweatshop and make clothing

The American Dream Accessible To All! When thinking about the American dream, many believe it to be the land of opportunity and hope. While that is true, people do not dig deeper and see the “true” American dream. The American dream could be anything from escaping hardships in another country, freeing from poverty to give your family a better life, or beginning your own life and starting your own American dream. The American dream means much more. It is accessible to anybody no matter where you

We are people, we have a focus on living life. We were made for a reason. Everyone has the right to live with life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. What is America today, what can we do to improve life for us and everyone around us. For us to be the best and do the best we have to be ambitious, set up purpose. As being ambitious you need to meet the standards of society also the standards that you make for yourself. For you to get at least a good job you will need a high school diploma or

The American Dream. The dictionary defines it as “the ideals of freedom, equality, and opportunity traditionally held to available to every American.” The American Dream is a different image to each individual. To some it is living comfortably in the suburbs with their family. To others it is owning a large mansion and along with fancy sport cars. Class, a status based on social factors, has long played a role in the process of achieving the American Dream. In the first chapter of Class Matters,

When I was young, my mother told me that America has the greatest universities. So, I started to have the dream of going to America. I asked myself: what is that? Where is that? What is that about? After a long time, the only things I knew were that America is on the other side of the world, their people are all kind, and that is the country of freedom. They are good and strong and seen like the country which is portrayed in the Chinese network news broadcast! So, that make me feel that being in

What does it mean to be an American? What does it mean to live in one of the greatest countries in the world? What does it mean to have freedom and appreciate it? To live in the country that sets the example for every other nation in the world. A country that helps other countries achieve the freedom we have. To be an American means to have pride in your country and love your country for what it is. It is a great feeling knowing anyone can come to America and make a name for themselves. Just like