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The American Dream is a hope and wish that people will try and accomplish. This gives people the hope that if they work hard enough they can achieve. I believe that over time, instead of having a broad dream for everyone in the United States, it has all become unique to each person. This is because not all people have the same dreams. People come from all over and start from different places, so their American Dream is different from someone else. Everyone should have an idea of their own American Dream as something to look forward to and push them to work hard. My American Dream is being able to have my own family, own my own house, and have enough money to support my family.

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At this time, it is really hard to be able to own your own home. In the future, getting the opportunity to raise my family in a home I have worked so hard for, is something I look forward to.

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Part of my American Dream is to have my own family and kids. Being able to take care of them and support them through their life is something that is very important to me. Raising kids is something that can be so rewarding while watching them grow up.

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Getting a good job and being able to afford everything is also a part of my American Dream. I want to be able to live a good comfortable lifestyle, for myself and my family.

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In this interview, I decided to ask my dad questions about the American Dream. The American Dream to him meant the ability to have the traditional expectations of: family, home,and being able to afford it all. This is something that was very important to achieve for him. The person who influenced his American Dream was his dad. His dad established these values at a young age and seeing his dad go through all of this and become so successful, is something he wanted to do too. When I asked if the American Dream is realistic to achieve, he answered yes. This is because he has done. In order to achieve it however, you have to be persistent. This is because we live in a world where people need to always be better, faster, stronger, smarter.

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Song : Empire State of Mind : by Jay-Z and Alicia Keys

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The song I choose was Empire State of Mind. The motif behind the song the Empire State of Mind is to tell people to follow their dreams. It doesn't matter where they start, or who they are in this world. Jay Z expresses this by talking about his past life and compares it to the success he has now. In the song Jay-Z explains hows even though he got out of a bad place and moved onto a successful life, he never forgot where he came from, "Yeah, I’m out that Brooklyn, now I’m down in Tribeca Right next to De Niro, but I’ll be hood forever." The song also says, "These streets will make you feel brand-new(new) Big lights will inspire you(come on)." Being in that environment where everyone is

working to be the best they can be, can inspire others. Seeing others getting jobs, working hard, and accomplishing their dreams, makes you want to do the same.

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Poem: The Rose that Grew from Concrete : by Tupac

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The poem I decided to read was, "The Rose That Grew from Concrete" by Tupac. The intended purpose behind the text is to encourage people to word hard, especially people who start with nothing. Tupac explains this point by saying, “it learned 2 walk without having feet” When you are given those circumstances, some people decide that it is too hard and give up. Tupac’s poem is trying to reassure people that hard work does pay off and that you are able to achieve anything you put your mind to no matter where you came from. He conveys this message by using a rose surviving in a hostile situation, in the cracks of concrete, compared to where it usually grows.

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King Richard is a movie that came out in November of 2021. It is a movie about Venus and Serena Williams, and the way they lived their life. Their dad explains how before they were even born, they had a plan on how they both would become tennis champions. With all of his children, him and his wife, set a plan and how they would be able to achieve. All of the obstacles in the road only made them work harder. They knew the time effort and strength that would have to go into their dream, and were willing to put their all into it. With this, they were able to make their American Dream come true.

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In this article, it is explaining the view point of the American Dream. To validate his points, he mentioned how, "It's no secret that the US economy suffered throughout 2020 and the ongoing global pandemic." Despite this, there were 1.4 million startups that were founded. This proves that the America is the land of opportunity, you just have to go for it. No matter who you are, you still have to work hard in order to live your American Dream, some people might need to work harder: " It's not impossible for groups to achieve the American dream, but you will have to work harder." Just because you are going to need to put in more work, does not mean it is impossible. It will take time, effort, and persistence in order to achieve.

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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 almost something that the US was founded on, this idea that there are equal opportunities for everyone.

The whole point of the American dream is that anyone can move to America and have a chance at succeeding. It was billed as 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 number 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.

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 other groups to achieve the American dream, but you will have to work harder.

In conclusion, the American dream is definitely still alive and can be achieved. However, 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 almost something that the US was founded on, this idea that there are equal opportunities for everyone.

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Reyna Grande had to go through a lot in her life starting from a very young age. Both her parents left her and her siblings at their grandmothers, who tortured them, abused them, and much more. Despite all of this, Reyna did not let this effect her. She decided that she was going to live her life and achieve her dreams. In chapter 24, she explains, "I looked at the ocean, and I realized there was no need to be afraid. I had gotten this far, despite everything." The amount of trauma did not hold her back from accomplishing all of her goals. She ended up being the only one finishing college and becoming very successful later on in her life too.