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THE AMERICAN DREAM ● `The American Dream' American Values History of the American Dream Criticism Examples • Myth or Reality? ● ● ● STRUCTURE ● DEFINITION From rags to riches' `Everyone has the right and the same chance to achieve their goals and gain glory and prosperty if they work hard enough.' Freedom Freedom of speech, opinion, religion and faith Individuality ● AMERICAN CORE VALUES • Self-reliance, self-discipline, self-sufficiency and independence ● Pragmatism Belief in progress and endless resources ● Work ethics Hard work and dedication are the key to success Optimism ● ● Anything is possible Equality Society ideally treats everyone the same Patriotism ● • `I am proud to be American' ● 1621: mayflower, first settlers 1865: end of civil war, slavery abolished HISTORY 1776: Declaration of Independence 1892-1954: 12 million immigrants (Ellis Island) 1776-1783: Revolutionary war 1918: voting rights for women 19th century: westward movement, manifest destiny 1929: Great Depression 1980s: Ronald Regan, revived economy 1993-2001: economy boost because of B. Clinton 2009: Barack Obama, coloured president `'It's called the American Dream because you have to be asleep to believe it!' ● ● ● ● ● CRITISISM Gap between rich and poor Overly materialistic Discrimination, poverty, violence Racial minorities still struggle Poverty isn't laziness Wealth doesn't mean happiness EXAMPLES Arnold Schwarzenegger Rough childhood, wanted to go to the US, gained worldwide fame through bodybuilding, acting, politics ● Oprah Winfrey Other hardships than just poverty, personal wealth: 3 billion dollars MYTH OR REALITY? Reality The American Dream promises happiness, wealth and glory to those who work hard ● ● ● Myth • Hypocrisy, surpression, inequality Gap between rich and poor Tied to money Balance between self-interest and community ● ● American Spirit developed through centuries First settlers overcame all obstacles ● ● ● https://www.thebalance.com/what-is-the-american-dream-quotes-and-history- 3306009 SOURCES https://people.howstuffworks.com/american-dreaml.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American Dream https://www.theguardian.com/inequality/2017/jun/20/is-the-american-dream- really-dead
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