https://padlet.com/lfross/eqjrwwr8f0mk How has the American Dream changed over time? en-us 2018-09-24 10:01:44 UTC 2025-12-22 23:48:00 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Balance.png https://padlet.com/lfross/eqjrwwr8f0mk/wish/314332039 The American dream was established when the Declaration of Independence was signed. It was originally though of as an lifestyle that one can show their full potential and be recognized their achievements by improving positively, being financially secure, being able to provide for yourself and others and overall happy with who they are. However many now associate the idea with wealth instead of their happiness. For example many are willing to work numerous hours to maintain their status but are instead missing out on their life, cancelling out their happiness. In reality though many have completely different ideas on what their american dream is but have no idea how much it could effect them, positively or negatively depending on their views.]]> 2018-12-13 16:26:39 UTC https://padlet.com/lfross/eqjrwwr8f0mk/wish/314332039 23kdalida https://padlet.com/lfross/eqjrwwr8f0mk/wish/314332071 The American Dream has changed over time. Then vs Now. Back then, when people come home from work they want to come home and see a nice car a nice house. They try to do whatever they can to buy the things they want. People now, all they care about is money. They can easily buy a nice car, a house, and good job with what they have and that's their American Dream. ]]> 2018-12-13 16:26:42 UTC https://padlet.com/lfross/eqjrwwr8f0mk/wish/314332071 https://padlet.com/lfross/eqjrwwr8f0mk/wish/314332119 Over time the American Dream has changed overtime because now the American dream to people is to be wealthy and rich. In older days, the American dream to people was to be able to accomplish everything they can with the best of their abilities. Now, people dream of having wealth and to spend their money on unneeded objects. It used to be non-materialistic objects and family, but now people's dream consist of materialistic objects and money. The American Dream used to be attainable for most people, but now, you are only able to get money and objects if you meet certain criteria of having a good job that pays high.]]> 2018-12-13 16:26:47 UTC https://padlet.com/lfross/eqjrwwr8f0mk/wish/314332119 23swadhera https://padlet.com/lfross/eqjrwwr8f0mk/wish/314332157 The idea of "The American Dream" first popped up when the declaration of independence was signed. People believed that freedom could create a better life for everyone. A few years later, people brought up the fact that working hard pays off and you will be rewarded for your hard work. Many people believed that money was the key to the American dream. If you had a nice house, a car, and a good place to settle you would be happy. Others think that money has nothing to do with the American Dream. They feel that being loved and having a nice family is all you need. The idea of a perfect dream life in America is different for everyone and has changed over time.]]> 2018-12-13 16:26:51 UTC https://padlet.com/lfross/eqjrwwr8f0mk/wish/314332157 23tjones1 https://padlet.com/lfross/eqjrwwr8f0mk/wish/314332258 Overtime the American dream has changed a lot. In my opinion, the American dream used to stand for having a happy life. Now I think people mainly think of having a mansion and either a lot of cars or a couple really nice ones. Nowadays people aren't prioritizing happiness. They more than likely are prioritizing money, Because money can lead to a more fancy life. Overall the American dream has changed a lot over the years.]]> 2018-12-13 16:27:02 UTC https://padlet.com/lfross/eqjrwwr8f0mk/wish/314332258 23eyates https://padlet.com/lfross/eqjrwwr8f0mk/wish/314332259 The American dream has changed for citizens overtime. It used to be about having a fuller and better life. Having a family after the war or having a place to call home. Now people are making it out to be having money, cars, etc. They want a mansion and a super car instead of a cabin in the mountains.]]> 2018-12-13 16:27:02 UTC https://padlet.com/lfross/eqjrwwr8f0mk/wish/314332259 23mgallagher https://padlet.com/lfross/eqjrwwr8f0mk/wish/314332266 The American Dream has changed for people over time. In the older days people did not believe in the ideas that humans want as a society now a days. To them the American Dream used to be, having a good life, being with family and the people that you love. It used to be about working hard for the life they want. With a place to live, a family to love, and a job they enjoy doing. The American Dream for people back then used to be a lot more simple. Today, all people want is money. They believe that if they have a lot of money, a huge house, and a job that pays well is the American Dream for them. People no longer want the feelings of the perfect American life they want the posessions, and the money. Overall, the American Dream has changed over time.]]> 2018-12-13 16:27:03 UTC https://padlet.com/lfross/eqjrwwr8f0mk/wish/314332266 23asilvestri https://padlet.com/lfross/eqjrwwr8f0mk/wish/314332277 I believe that the American dream has changed over time. I believe that people now want more than they used to. The American dream used to be a middle class life with a white picket fence. A life that was simple and a life with family, friends and overall happiness. When now people are looking for a high class life with a lot of money. They want more than they can afford and think that things should just be handed to them. They also think that money is more important than family and spending time with loved ones. People no longer want a perfect life they want things instead of real happiness. Therefore, the American dream has changed a lot over time.]]> 2018-12-13 16:27:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lfross/eqjrwwr8f0mk/wish/314332277 https://padlet.com/lfross/eqjrwwr8f0mk/wish/314332486 The American Dream has changed over time in general because people now are more focused on money rather than happiness and good health. People used to want happy families. Now, everything is more on money. You could be the richest person in the world, but you could be miserable, and nobody really wants a perfect life anymore. All they want is wealth, and people, back when the concept was introduced, everybody just wanted a little wealth, but that was not the main focus, so you can see that the ideal American Dream has changed. ]]> 2018-12-13 16:27:23 UTC https://padlet.com/lfross/eqjrwwr8f0mk/wish/314332486 23jtucker https://padlet.com/lfross/eqjrwwr8f0mk/wish/314332681 How has the American dream changed over time? It changed because now people want to get wealthy and be rich. Back then people like immigrants want a better life and become something in life and don't really care about money.Also,they want to provide for their children and for themselves. All in all i believe that the American dream changed.]]> 2018-12-13 16:27:42 UTC https://padlet.com/lfross/eqjrwwr8f0mk/wish/314332681 https://padlet.com/lfross/eqjrwwr8f0mk/wish/314333444 The american dream has changed tremendously. Nowadays people think of the american dream as having lost of money. Back then the american dream had a stronger meaning. It meant having freedom, happiness, and being able to start a fresh new life for good. Over the years, people have become greedy and ungrateful.The important things in life are not money its happiness with the people who surround you.]]> 2018-12-13 16:29:02 UTC https://padlet.com/lfross/eqjrwwr8f0mk/wish/314333444 23kospina https://padlet.com/lfross/eqjrwwr8f0mk/wish/314333567 The American Dream changed over time because back then peoples American Dreams were about having a family and a house with a white picket fence. Today people dreams are having money and possibly expensive stuff so they can show off to other people. For example,cars,technology, clothes etc. But immigrants who immigrated to America has a different dream, there dream could possibly be them having a job and earning money for their family or for them to start their life over. They also want freedom and opportunities others have. This is the most reason why immigrants are coming in america today and back then. But it has overall changed over time. ]]> 2018-12-13 16:29:13 UTC https://padlet.com/lfross/eqjrwwr8f0mk/wish/314333567 23aspearman https://padlet.com/lfross/eqjrwwr8f0mk/wish/314333624 the american dream changed over time bcause people wanted nice houses, settle down with family, nices cars,and lots of money. they wanted to have the best life and thought they need this to do that. but then it all change now. now people dont want nice cars dont want a family and dont want nice houses. all they want is a simple life with money. and they still want lots of money.]]> 2018-12-13 16:29:17 UTC https://padlet.com/lfross/eqjrwwr8f0mk/wish/314333624 https://padlet.com/lfross/eqjrwwr8f0mk/wish/314334006 The American has changed over the Years. It has changed because back then they wanted a nice house, job that they liked. Nowadays the american dream is more for the money not how your house looks or what job you have.]]> 2018-12-13 16:29:53 UTC https://padlet.com/lfross/eqjrwwr8f0mk/wish/314334006 https://padlet.com/lfross/eqjrwwr8f0mk/wish/314334445 Yes, the American dream has changed overtime. The American dream has changed because now more people are focusing on getting money. But before rather than focus on getting materialistic items like money back then it was about reaching your fullest potential and finding happiness. Also another way it has change is back then lots of people had to work and go through all challenges like school to get a better life. But now more and more people are finding more ways to get famous and rich with out doing the hard work like finishing school and college. ]]> 2018-12-13 16:30:42 UTC https://padlet.com/lfross/eqjrwwr8f0mk/wish/314334445 23jdale https://padlet.com/lfross/eqjrwwr8f0mk/wish/314334613 2018-12-13 16:31:01 UTC https://padlet.com/lfross/eqjrwwr8f0mk/wish/314334613 23mtirado https://padlet.com/lfross/eqjrwwr8f0mk/wish/314334639 2018-12-13 16:31:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lfross/eqjrwwr8f0mk/wish/314334639 23dcintron https://padlet.com/lfross/eqjrwwr8f0mk/wish/314334877 The american dream has changed overtime due to everything, if not everything many things upgrading. People ask for more than before. For example before people wanted phones since that was the new "trend" and now no one wants one everyone wants the iphone X max or the iphone 8+ because it has more features. Before all people wanted was a home, family, and a car, but the would only get that if they studied and work hard to achieve their dreams and goals. Bill gates is the richest man of the world and dropped out of college, which influences people and makes them think that you don't need an education to be successful in life. The american dream does not have a specific meaning its what it means to you but the american dream will change in many ways.]]> 2018-12-13 16:31:26 UTC https://padlet.com/lfross/eqjrwwr8f0mk/wish/314334877 https://padlet.com/lfross/eqjrwwr8f0mk/wish/314335668 Yes, the american dream has changed over time. It change by the interest of what people want. For example people want more expensive things and now it is harder to get things. people want bigger houses and fancier cars, which means that they are going to need a good paying job. And to make people life more eazy they should go to a good college. ]]> 2018-12-13 16:32:49 UTC https://padlet.com/lfross/eqjrwwr8f0mk/wish/314335668 https://padlet.com/lfross/eqjrwwr8f0mk/wish/314336404 Yes the American dream has changed before people just wanted to live a happy life with their families in this country.Also to be free to work and do as they please. Now people want more. Bigger houses More expensive cars and Lots of money. People were happy just to be in this country away from what is going on in their country and overtime people realized they could get more out of the country.]]> 2018-12-13 16:34:07 UTC https://padlet.com/lfross/eqjrwwr8f0mk/wish/314336404 23tjaconski https://padlet.com/lfross/eqjrwwr8f0mk/wish/314337001 The American Dream has changed overtime because people keep wanting different things as time changes. When America began, the foundation of the American Dream was formed, and it was all about people having freedom and people living through life with happiness. Then all that people wanted during World War two was a car, house, and a family. This was what was in their American Dream at the time. Soon after that, everyone believed that they could be something special and make or be something famous because of the "Rags to Riches" stories. For example, Bill Gates had to drop out of Harvard and then became rich because he was the founder of Microsoft. Nowadays the American Dream can vary depending on different people, some people will seek wealth and money while others want to live a simple happy life with their families.]]> 2018-12-13 16:35:09 UTC https://padlet.com/lfross/eqjrwwr8f0mk/wish/314337001