https://padlet.com/5858842/v7xm3ike5exqc5f9 The definition of the American Dream has remained constant throughout American History. en-us 2023-05-17 20:41:59 UTC 2025-11-02 02:36:55 UTC hello@padlet.com 5858842 https://padlet.com/5858842/v7xm3ike5exqc5f9/wish/2600841726 James Truslow Adams is the one who coined the phrase "The American Dream" in his book "The Epic of America". My definition of the American dream is to be living comfortably in life with little to no worries about issues such as rent, bills or not being able to get groceries. I also believe it's the dream to go and become whatever you want to be in society. I know some people say that their American Dreams died, but I don't think it ever truly dies. Everyone has dreams and aspirations in life and when you come here to accomplish those goals, that's what I believe makes your dream an American dream. Whether its something as simple as living comfortably with your family to becoming rich and famous, I believe that if you really dedicate yourself, your American Dream can come true]]> 2023-05-23 01:40:47 UTC https://padlet.com/5858842/v7xm3ike5exqc5f9/wish/2600841726 5858842 https://padlet.com/5858842/v7xm3ike5exqc5f9/wish/2600856850 I want to be able to work my butt off to get to where I want to be in life, and then relax and enjoy the life I made for myself. Being able to not have a worry in the world and being able to live whatever lifestyle I want is the dream. I don't want to live this lifestyle alone though, I want to live this life with the people I love like my family and friends. And I want to make sure my family is set for generations to come. Family is the reason for why I need to accomplish my American Dream.]]> 2023-05-23 01:52:15 UTC https://padlet.com/5858842/v7xm3ike5exqc5f9/wish/2600856850 5858842 https://padlet.com/5858842/v7xm3ike5exqc5f9/wish/2600866621 2023-05-23 01:59:57 UTC https://padlet.com/5858842/v7xm3ike5exqc5f9/wish/2600866621 5858842 https://padlet.com/5858842/v7xm3ike5exqc5f9/wish/2600874495 2023-05-23 02:05:26 UTC https://padlet.com/5858842/v7xm3ike5exqc5f9/wish/2600874495 5858842 https://padlet.com/5858842/v7xm3ike5exqc5f9/wish/2601007978 I chose Post Malone's song "Congratulations ft. Quavo" to support my thesis that the American Dream is alive and well. In this song, Post Malone and Quavo talk about how they finally made it to the life that they dreamed of. "I dreamed it all ever since I was young", showing that they had these big giant dreams of making it to the top throughout their childhoods. "They said I wouldn't be nothing. Now they always say, Congratulations. Worked so hard, forgot how to vacation." showing that they kept on pushing for their dreams even after everyone would doubt them and their goals. Now they are the ones on top with the same doubters now ironically celebrating their winnings. Throughout the song, Post Malone is just celebrating the life he is now living as all the hard work he put in is finally paying off. Now that hard work and dedication is what it takes to accomplish your own American Dream.]]> 2023-05-23 03:39:48 UTC https://padlet.com/5858842/v7xm3ike5exqc5f9/wish/2601007978 5858842 https://padlet.com/5858842/v7xm3ike5exqc5f9/wish/2601029957 For my interview, I interviewed my mom Kristen Cortes. She said that the American Dream means to her the rights that we are all given to pursue a life of happiness and satisfaction. She said that growing up she wanted to be many things. An actress, Teacher, Hairstylist, and even a full-time mom which she is currently living. She said that her own hopes and dreams have come true but she thinks that they can still be expanded upon and pushed further. Her biggest hope was to raise a family and be able to financially provide for them on her own. She always hoped that the family she raised would never be completely limited by what we could do financially. Me and my mom have very similar dreams as they both include financial stability and being able to take care of our own families with little to no struggle one day. We both value the people we love and want to make a good life not just for ourselves but for our loved ones as well.]]> 2023-05-23 04:00:01 UTC https://padlet.com/5858842/v7xm3ike5exqc5f9/wish/2601029957 5858842 https://padlet.com/5858842/v7xm3ike5exqc5f9/wish/2601044261 This is a clip of Kobe Bryant giving a speech on hard workers. He is saying that talent can only get you so far in life. You can easily have the talent, but lack the drive and effort to push you to that next level. Kobe is a great example that Dreams and hard work will get you to where you want to be in life. He is saying that that hard work is a dedication and a sacrifice of your own time right now in order for it to pay off in the future. In order to accomplish the goals you want, you must fight for them]]> 2023-05-23 04:14:41 UTC https://padlet.com/5858842/v7xm3ike5exqc5f9/wish/2601044261 5858842 https://padlet.com/5858842/v7xm3ike5exqc5f9/wish/2601046986 The distance between us connects to my these because the story is about a type of rags to riches life. Reyna was born into a poor family in mexico. Her mom and dad both left from mexico to the United States to accomplish their American Dreams hoping to soon come back for their kids and show them that dream has come true. Reyna battles through abuse and poverty. Eventually getting away from those things and even going to college. She pushes through all of the issues she was brought into in order to accomplish her American Dream. While she struggled throughout her childhood she kept going and is now living the life she wanted as a world renowned author.]]> 2023-05-23 04:17:16 UTC https://padlet.com/5858842/v7xm3ike5exqc5f9/wish/2601046986 5858842 https://padlet.com/5858842/v7xm3ike5exqc5f9/wish/2601087285 2023-05-23 04:50:52 UTC https://padlet.com/5858842/v7xm3ike5exqc5f9/wish/2601087285 5858842 https://padlet.com/5858842/v7xm3ike5exqc5f9/wish/2601103377 This article talk about our economy and jobs. And how these jobs and their wages have changed over time. People are demanding better pay in order for them to achieve their own american dream. That demanding power of the people shows that they are willing to speak up and fight for what they want in order to reach their goals. Jobs everywhere are closing due to the advancements in technology. But as those jobs close, new more modern ones are opened. People are finding these new jobs and are working to learn them in order to accomplish their dreams. "As employment in traditional middle-wage jobs has shrunk, employment in newer middle-wage jobs has increased." showing that these people are valiant in their goals of finding pay in order to push for that dream they have."The headline unemployment rate is lower than it has been in 50 years". That is letting us know that more and more people are getting these jobs and fighting for their dreams. With the low unemployment rate and the fact that people are demanding higher pay for these jobs in order to complete their goals, how could you say the American Dream is dead?]]> 2023-05-23 05:01:09 UTC https://padlet.com/5858842/v7xm3ike5exqc5f9/wish/2601103377