American dream project by Kacper Wilczewski https://padlet.com/kacperwil3538/78yewm46p8nn en-us 2018-04-19 14:22:19 UTC 2024-07-15 14:59:59 UTC hello@padlet.com kacperwil3538 https://padlet.com/kacperwil3538/78yewm46p8nn/wish/253444108 Today's American dream, in my opinion, revolves around retirement. If I went by the old definition, both my parents would have achieved the American dream. They moved to American with nothing to their name. Now they are both business owners, they have a house, a family and a nice car. Although when I ask them if they think that they achieved it, they say, "not quite yet," because they are still on the road to retirement.]]> 2018-04-19 14:24:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kacperwil3538/78yewm46p8nn/wish/253444108 KWL chart kacperwil3538 https://padlet.com/kacperwil3538/78yewm46p8nn/wish/253444483 2018-04-19 14:24:48 UTC https://padlet.com/kacperwil3538/78yewm46p8nn/wish/253444483 kacperwil3538 https://padlet.com/kacperwil3538/78yewm46p8nn/wish/253445676 This article depicts how the American dream has changed throughout history. It states how in modern times, millennials are more focused on being able to retire early because that is their definition of the American Dream.]]> 2018-04-19 14:26:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kacperwil3538/78yewm46p8nn/wish/253445676 kacperwil3538 https://padlet.com/kacperwil3538/78yewm46p8nn/wish/254206843 This article talks about how many millennials missed out on the american dream because of the great recession compared to people in the past. ]]> 2018-04-23 00:38:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kacperwil3538/78yewm46p8nn/wish/254206843 kacperwil3538 https://padlet.com/kacperwil3538/78yewm46p8nn/wish/254207501 This video talks about the decline of the American dream and how parents are afraid that their kids will not be better than they were.]]> 2018-04-23 00:44:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kacperwil3538/78yewm46p8nn/wish/254207501 kacperwil3538 https://padlet.com/kacperwil3538/78yewm46p8nn/wish/254207863 The american dream has never been equally achievable by everyone. Throughout history there has been prejudices against minority groups which made it more difficult for them to be successful. This is also true today. One example of this is how native Americans were put into reservations with poor conditions such as bad schools which made it harder for them to get educated and get a good career.]]> 2018-04-23 00:47:18 UTC https://padlet.com/kacperwil3538/78yewm46p8nn/wish/254207863 kacperwil3538 https://padlet.com/kacperwil3538/78yewm46p8nn/wish/254209089 2018-04-23 00:58:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kacperwil3538/78yewm46p8nn/wish/254209089 Interview with my mom kacperwil3538 https://padlet.com/kacperwil3538/78yewm46p8nn/wish/254209243 1.What does the American Dream mean to you?
 Being able to live a comfortable life with no stress        2.Has that meaning changed throughout your life
         No because its never easy it was never easy to make money.         3.Do you think that you have been able to achieve the American Dream?
Not yet because I haven't retired
                                                               4.Were our ancestors able to achieve the American Dream?
They worked hard and are retired so  I think so
5.Do you think it is harder to achieve the American Dream today than it was in the past?
It is harder now because there is less demand for immigrants and other people in the work force, which is why going the route of starting a business is smart
6.Do you think I will be able to achieve the American Dream?
Yes because You have have the advantage of living in a good neighborhood with a good school
7. Do you think the American Dream is achievable for any American regardless of their background (social & economic class, race, sex. orientation etc.)?
It is definitely easier if your parents are rich. Someone who grew up poor or in a bad neighborhood has to work harder towards it 


]]> 2018-04-23 00:59:18 UTC https://padlet.com/kacperwil3538/78yewm46p8nn/wish/254209243 kacperwil3538 https://padlet.com/kacperwil3538/78yewm46p8nn/wish/254211277 This image shows how the American dream has lost its charm because of how much harder it is to achieve now.]]> 2018-04-23 01:13:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kacperwil3538/78yewm46p8nn/wish/254211277