https://padlet.com/haleynei7382/huorclahkxxe American Society Block en-us 2018-04-19 14:24:45 UTC 2025-12-30 00:17:55 UTC hello@padlet.com haleynei7382 https://padlet.com/haleynei7382/huorclahkxxe/wish/253447309 This photo of a quote is a great description of the American Dream today. Being able to participate in what you want and become successful is what most people dream of.]]> 2018-04-19 14:29:33 UTC https://padlet.com/haleynei7382/huorclahkxxe/wish/253447309 haleynei7382 https://padlet.com/haleynei7382/huorclahkxxe/wish/253450239 2018-04-19 14:34:25 UTC https://padlet.com/haleynei7382/huorclahkxxe/wish/253450239 haleynei7382 https://padlet.com/haleynei7382/huorclahkxxe/wish/253450737 "By founding the U.S. on the idea that a man's natural rights included "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness," Jefferson, writing in the Philadelphia summer of 1776, put hope at the center of the national drama." -Stated in Part 2 of Keeping The Dream Alive


This quote shows how the promise of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness gave many people hope for their futures and their future successes. When people are hopeful for themselves, they are inspired to do better because they want to be successful.This also shows the original view of the American Dream and how it was more about being happy, free, and enjoying life. Now, the American Dream is more about being successful and being able to live comfortably.]]> 2018-04-19 14:35:16 UTC https://padlet.com/haleynei7382/huorclahkxxe/wish/253450737 haleynei7382 https://padlet.com/haleynei7382/huorclahkxxe/wish/253452076 This article about Affirmative Action shows how minorities through this program can still be successful. With equal opportunities, groups who are discriminated against are able to overcome the mistreatment and achieve the American Dream.]]> 2018-04-19 14:37:51 UTC https://padlet.com/haleynei7382/huorclahkxxe/wish/253452076 haleynei7382 https://padlet.com/haleynei7382/huorclahkxxe/wish/253464526 This video talking about Awakening the dying American Dream is a wake up call for everyone. In the video, Kevin discusses how most people who still believe in the American Dream are the ones who have already attained it. Everyday, minorities and others are being excluded from opportunities leading to achieving the American Dream. In 2013, America was ranked #1 for having the highest number of children living in poverty. It is our job to keep the American Dream from disappearing for good. We cannot wait for the government to step in and save it. It's important to recognize that the dwindling idea of the American Dream is everyone's problem. We need to embrace different people and ideas and work to bring back the hope for success for everyone.]]> 2018-04-19 14:58:55 UTC https://padlet.com/haleynei7382/huorclahkxxe/wish/253464526 haleynei7382 https://padlet.com/haleynei7382/huorclahkxxe/wish/254091286 These words from Michelle Obama express how the American Dream is much more easily attainable for people who receive opportunities. No matter where each person comes from or how they are now, their past should not influence what chances they are given or not given in their current lives. The American Dream is an amazing thing that everyone should have the chance to experience. With acceptance, equality, and hard work, perhaps this Dream could be achieved by everyone.]]> 2018-04-22 00:34:40 UTC https://padlet.com/haleynei7382/huorclahkxxe/wish/254091286 haleynei7382 https://padlet.com/haleynei7382/huorclahkxxe/wish/254097349 This video describes one person's example of the "new" American Dream.]]> 2018-04-22 03:03:38 UTC https://padlet.com/haleynei7382/huorclahkxxe/wish/254097349 haleynei7382 https://padlet.com/haleynei7382/huorclahkxxe/wish/254145654 2018-04-22 15:17:49 UTC https://padlet.com/haleynei7382/huorclahkxxe/wish/254145654 haleynei7382 https://padlet.com/haleynei7382/huorclahkxxe/wish/254145927 This poll shows that the majority of people believe that they cannot and will not be able to achieve the American Dream. With a more negative mindset, the American Dream will become out of reach for many people which could lead to losing the Dream for good.]]> 2018-04-22 15:20:50 UTC https://padlet.com/haleynei7382/huorclahkxxe/wish/254145927 haleynei7382 https://padlet.com/haleynei7382/huorclahkxxe/wish/254179859 2018-04-22 20:15:01 UTC https://padlet.com/haleynei7382/huorclahkxxe/wish/254179859