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What is the definition of the American Dream? 

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What is the definition of the American Dream? 

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James Truslow Adams came up with the definition of the american dream. His definition is "a dream of a social order in which each man and woman shall be able to attain to the fullest stature of which they are innately capable, and be recognized by others for what they are regardless of the fortiutous circumstances of birth or position". He said it meant "a dream of a better, richer and happier life for all citizens of every rank". I think he meant that people from any background could decide what kind of life they want to live and have the freedom to make that choice. My definition of the american dream is that anyone can work hard and accomplish anything they want in life and whatever makes them happy.

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My american dream is to get rich quick so one way I thought of is to make a successful business online. Recently I have been doing research into the subject and taking notes. Hopefully I can start making progress to it this summer.

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The last way i thought of accomplishing my american dream is to start making content on different platforms on a subject that I enjoy. Ive had some education and experience on editing videos and learning what audiences enjoy watching.  I want to keep learning more about the subject and how to make money off of it.

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Another way I could reach my dream is to make music. I really love making music and had a gift with music ever since I was little. I have an easier time than most people finding rythyms and rapping. I also am teaching myself how to play the guitar.

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I interviewed my grandma, Agustina Lopez. who immagrated to the United States from Mexico. She came to California because she had a hard life there and needed to take care of her kids by herself. It was sad to know that she didn't have any dreams for herself. She said that she only thought about how she could help her parents and her kids. She wanted a better life for them and worked hard to support all of her kids. Her life was hard in Mexico for her and her parents and brothers and sisters because they didn't have a lot of money. She's the only one who came to the United States alone from all her family.

"What influenced me was having to provide for my children. Life in Mexico was very hard for me. I got married at 16 and had my first child at 17. I've had a difficult life and worked hard but thank God my children have more opportunities than if i would've stayed in Mexico."

"I believe that with hard work it can be achievable. Sometimes you can't always accomplish everything you want to but what's important is that you try with a lot of effort. Even if a person is not able to achieve their American dream, what's more important is that they try instead of giving up."

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The song is about the American dream and how it is possible for anyone to achieve by working hard and learning the skills for this day and age. The main characters are Will.i.am and students from different races, talking about getting an education to prepare themselves for today's jobs.

When the song says “I know that sounds impossible but i am possibilities”  they are talking about when people try hard they can accomplish their goals.

Another quote from the song is “Everyone agrees that future is technology, so give me that education i need”, I think this is because the american dream today has changed and is based more on people's knowledge of technology.

The last quote is “Because the jobs of the future are gonna come from someone just like me” I feel like you have to learn new skills to compete in today's world and make money

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https://youtu.be/SUoRs9htArY

The video says that people in the united states still believe in the american dream. It does say that the american dream is alive and well. Most people would want to cherish the time they have with their family and community over wealth. This shows how people really feel about the american dream in today's age. The people in the united states would like to live their lives how they want to. 8/10 americans believe that they are living their dream already with what they have close to them.

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The American dream: Is it still alive? | IN 60 SECONDS

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Book Reference: The Distance Between Us : By Reyna Grande

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Book Reference: The Distance Between Us : By Reyna Grande

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This book talks about how Reyna achieves her american dream of education and reuniting with her family even though it was really hard to get there. Just like my grandmother had to leave Mexico and leave her family behind to make a better life for everyone. It was hard for her just like it was for Reyna's parents in the book. Some of the themes were poverty and the american dream also struggle.

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Article: The American Dream Is Alive and Well : By Samuel J Abrams

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Article: The American Dream Is Alive and Well : By Samuel J Abrams

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https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/05/opinion/american-dream.html

This article supports my thesis statement that the american dream is alive and well even today for most people. It says that the american dream sometimes looks different for people in todays age. Most people they interviewed said they just want " to have freedom of choice in how to live". People mostly said that they really belived they can make their dreams come true in america. The most important thing i think people wanted to make their american dream was the freedom to choose whatever they want to do in their life.

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Opinion | The American Dream Is Alive and Well (Published 2019)

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Most people in this country say that they are living it — but what they mean by the phrase might surprise you.