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Reference to the DBU: Reyna's graduation from Pasadena City College

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Reference to the DBU: Reyna's graduation from Pasadena City College

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At the end of the book in chapter 23/24 she goes to college and gets all her degrees as a graduate because of her dad. If it wasn't for her dad to push her for the better then she probably would still be at home. He says "Just because we're illegal doesn't mean we can't dream" which shows no matter what you come up with, whatever you do will be your choice to come up with in the end. When he told her that it stuck with her and she comprehended it very well. It shows that no matter where you come from if you put in the hard work and do your best you can achieve it. You can't give up you just have to keep going until you get to where you need to be. It says "I saw myself at the water's edge, holding tightly to my father's callused hand, And I let it go" by her saying that it meant she was able to say I made the American Dream my reality.

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Article: Is the American Dream Still Alive Today?

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Article: Is the American Dream Still Alive Today?

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This article talks about how the dream is still alive because it says "whopping 1.4 million startups were founded between June and September 2020". Having these businesses starting up doing this time shows there is still hope that people have the dream alive. It has very friendly tax rates so if you own a business or work for a very professional high company the taxes are easy. It also says that "This is a country that values small enterprises, which is where the whole idea of an American dream came from" which means not all Americans believe in it but most of them do. Also there was a 37% of the population that says it isn't but the 63% does agree. This article shows me that it does and is still alive to most of us people.

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If you've ever watched any films from many decades ago, you'll notice that the idea of the American dream is brought up a lot. It's something that the US was founded on, the idea, at least in theory, of equal opportunities for everyone.

Anyone could move to America and have a chance at succeeding. It was one of the things that made the country stand out from others.

However, in recent times, the concept of the American dream is not as strong as it used to be. Many people argue that it no longer exists, but is it really dead and buried?

From an entrepreneurial perspective, should you look at the US as a country that's worth starting a business in? Is the dream still alive, or will you be doomed to fail?

Record numbers of new businesses during a global pandemic

It's no secret that the US economy suffered throughout 2020 and the ongoing global pandemic . However, it will surprise you to learn that a record number of small businesses were started during this time. In fact, research suggests that a whopping 1.4 million startups were founded between June and September 2020. That's the biggest number than any other quarter in history!

So, with figures like this, it's easy to say that the American dream is very much still alive and well. It certainly seems like this is the place to be if you want to set up a new business. Part of the reason for this is that the US has very friendly business tax rates, making it as easy as possible for people to start businesses.

This is a country that values small enterprises, which is where the whole idea of an American dream came from. Of course, before you phone your immigration lawyer and start getting the papers drawn up, you have other things to consider.

Achieving the American dream isn't as easy as it sounds

According to a survey of over 14,000 Americans, 37% of the population believe the American dream is less attainable than it used to be. This is down to a range of different factors.

Firstly, there is substantially more competition for businesses in the US than there ever was before. You might be able to start a small company, but there's no guarantee that you will achieve success.

Starting a business in the US can be an excellent idea in principle, as there's a huge target market to tap into. If you don't have the cash upfront to finance your business, you can look into options such as personal loans, small business loans, title loans or even by using your personal credit card for financing.

Secondly, it is often argued there are more deep-rooted issues like race, gender, and class discrepancies. Historically speaking at least, it is considerably easier for a white, middle-class man to achieve the American dream than someone from a typically poorer class and different ethnicity/gender.

It's not impossible for groups to achieve the American dream, but you will have to work harder.

In conclusion, the American dream is alive and can be achieved. But don't assume that it will be easy for you to reach it. Starting a business in the US can be an excellent idea as there's a huge target market to tap into.

Just be cautious if you take this step, and don't assume that you will instantly be able to achieve everything.

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Is The American Dream Still Alive Today? - Minutehack

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If you've ever watched any films from many decades ago, you'll notice that the idea of the American dream is brought up a lot. It's something that the US was founded on, the idea, at least in theory, of equal opportunities for everyone. Anyone could move to America and have a chance at succeeding.

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Brief Video Clip: The Story of Us- What Does Freedom Mean to You?

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Brief Video Clip: The Story of Us- What Does Freedom Mean to You?

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This video explains how these different people take in freedom. They explain how and what they feel freedom is to them. Wherever they are from they show it at the bottom while they explain their perspective of it. Hearing all these different responses still give me hope that the American Dream is still alive because they all hope for it too. The American Dream for these people, I agree with them because it is still here and it still comes around throughout the world. In all of our eyes this American Dream is still alive and well throughout the world.

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What Does Freedom Mean to You? | The Story of Us

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Interview: What the American Dream is to my mom.

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Interview: What the American Dream is to my mom.

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It means to be working hard, having a good life, and freedom. She wanted to be the president of a good company and own it one day. Her dream is to be wealthy and live a good, healthy life. Also not have to worry about the little things. Her dad influenced her for this dream because they struggled when she was little. He never finished high school and went into the Army. No, she didn’t get my presidential job and she got sick so she couldn’t work anymore.
She agrees with you can achieve it but you can’t give up and you have to keep working hard to get there. Also you have freedom and so many opportunities here as well. Work hard in life and everything will work out, she did take it and it works. It's good advice. Keep on working hard and being yourself. You’ll succeed in whatever you do and don’t forget where you came from, always stay humble.

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Song: Man in the Mirror by Michael Jackson

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Song: Man in the Mirror by Michael Jackson

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These are some lines of this song that I picked:
-I've got to make that change today
-If you wanna make the world a better place
-Take a look at yourself and then make a change

To summarize this song of how the American Dream is related it talks about if you want that change in your life or dream you have to start today because pushing it to the next day won't get you anywhere. Also if you want to make the world better you have to do your part of it and don't give up when things get tough. You have to know what you want and how you want it to make a change because once you know that then the change will be easier to make for the world.

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These are some lines of this poem that I picked:
-Don't you fall now
-Life for me ain't been no crystal stair. It's had tacks in it, And splinters, And boards torn up,
-And sometimes goin' in the dark Where there ain't been no light.

To summarize this poem about how it talks about the American Dream it is basically saying don’t give up when the challenges get difficult. Life hasn’t been easy and probably won’t be easy since there are so many obstacles throughout it. There are always dark and tough times in life but anyone can get through it. Like we have heard before every dark tunnel has light in the end so nothing is impossible.

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What are 3 things I think I would need to accomplish this American Dream?

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What are 3 things I think I would need to accomplish this American Dream?

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The last one would be freedom because without freedom you can't really do much anywhere since you need freedom to get around and live your life. People come to the U.S. to leave their harsh situations and get a better lifestyle.

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What are 3 things I think I would need to accomplish this American Dream?

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What are 3 things I think I would need to accomplish this American Dream?

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I think education is another top one because without education you can't really succeed and get a good job. Education can do a lot for you in the long run because it'll get you where you need to go for your future career.

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What are 3 things I think I would need to accomplish this American Dream?

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What are 3 things I think I would need to accomplish this American Dream?

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I think wealth is one of the top 3 because being wealthy can really bring happiness to you. Having a good amount of money can do a lot for you in the long run that is why I think it is needed for me.

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The American Dream is to live freely and have a good stable life. I couldn't care if I'm rich and known, I'd rather just be living a good life with my family and friends. Having a good career and the dream job is the best dream because as long as I achieve my goals and they come true then that's all that matters. The freedom that I have is a bounce to it because with all this freedom my goals are easier to achieve since there is no restriction on them. My American Dream is easier to accomplish now than it was back then.