The Great Gatsby by Easton Semmel https://padlet.com/esemmel/znoews4sfogw The American Dream en-us 2018-04-23 14:04:03 UTC 2025-09-24 07:11:54 UTC hello@padlet.com https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/trump-on-green-cards-time-to-move-to-merit-system/articleshow/62718780.c esemmel https://padlet.com/esemmel/znoews4sfogw/wish/258049448 This shows how it i possible to gain status as an immigrant in America if you're useful. “In my younger and more vulnerable years my father gave me some advice that I've been turning over in my mind ever since.
"Whenever you feel like criticizing any one," he told me, "just remember that all the people in this world haven't had the advantages that you've had.” Some people don't have the advantages of being born in the U.S. For example, to be in America it is not necessary for you to be very skilled or knowledgable about a subject. Even if you aren't born with these adantages though, there is still a chance that you'll be able to fulfill the American Dream.


]]> 2018-05-04 14:29:30 UTC https://padlet.com/esemmel/znoews4sfogw/wish/258049448 https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/immigration/reports/2014/10/23/59040/the-facts-on-immigration-today-3/ esemmel https://padlet.com/esemmel/znoews4sfogw/wish/258925373 Immigrants often find new beginnings in America. Although many think that immigrants are somehow discriminated against they are wrong. “And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer.” Many immigrants do well once they actually make it into the country and earn a job. Once again proving that somebody can come to our country and be unknown to our culture and ways, but still become a successful person.

]]> 2018-05-08 14:26:30 UTC https://padlet.com/esemmel/znoews4sfogw/wish/258925373 American Flag esemmel https://padlet.com/esemmel/znoews4sfogw/wish/258930939 In America there is not time for slacking or being lazy. Everything is determined by merit, although outcomes can be affected by one's background. Someone who possesses good traits such as determination and perseverance. “There are only the pursued, the pursuing, the busy and the tired.”
As an immigrant you can get nearly anything you want as long as you're willing to work at it and are capable. There is nearly nothing beyond the reach of a intelligent, capable, and determined young adult in America.

]]> 2018-05-08 14:35:17 UTC https://padlet.com/esemmel/znoews4sfogw/wish/258930939 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMoymqXB4Cs esemmel https://padlet.com/esemmel/znoews4sfogw/wish/258934144 The legislation that was put in place by our founders many years ago allow formthe American Dream to continue. They protect everyone's rights and chance at having a successful life. Although the rights have been oppressed many times, there has always been a brave believer in the American Dream to stand up against this injustice. This has led to a truly free nation in which anyone of any background can become incredibly successful. This in turn has led to many great minds far and wide getting attracted to possibilities in America. “I was within and without, simultaneously enchanted and repelled by the inexhaustible variety of life.” 

]]> 2018-05-08 14:41:08 UTC https://padlet.com/esemmel/znoews4sfogw/wish/258934144 Uncle Sam esemmel https://padlet.com/esemmel/znoews4sfogw/wish/258937189 Another thing that makes the American drem possible is the ability for Americans to come together in times of crisis to help one another. This is were the dream's true strength lies. Without this underying unity no on ewould be able to achieve the level of succcess we see in America today. The willingness to lay down your life for our country, and our freedom.“So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.” ]]> 2018-05-08 14:47:13 UTC https://padlet.com/esemmel/znoews4sfogw/wish/258937189 The American Dream esemmel https://padlet.com/esemmel/znoews4sfogw/wish/258939231 In essence, the American dream is being able to come to the U.S. and then make as much as you want/ be whatever you want as long as you work hard at it.  Regardless of what race, religion, gender, or social class anyone can be what they want by putting in hard work and being determined. ]]> 2018-05-08 14:51:28 UTC https://padlet.com/esemmel/znoews4sfogw/wish/258939231