Has The American Dream Ever Been The Same?

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Did you know that the concept of the American Dream has not always been the same? Did you also know that the American Dream has become unrealistic and unachievable by many? Well, today, I'll be going in-depth about the American Dream, how it has changed over time, how it varies based on people's life experiences, and more. Now sit back, relax and enjoy! To start, it is worth considering that ideas about the American Dream have changed over time. The first idea of the American Dream was freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of want, and freedom from fear. Another idea is that everyone can improve their life through hard work and determination. In source one, section Origins, the text states “In the beginning, the American dream simply …show more content…

Another is people being able to afford all the modern accessories. But, this isn't the only idea of the American Dream. As time passed, people began to make their ideas about the American Dream. In source two, there are a variety of American Dreams the people have made. Some of these are wealth, possessions, and power. Another example is Libby Roth when her idea of the American dream is having the ability to be safe and wealthy, to not fear for her life every day, and to have access to resources to survive. Moving on, as the idea of the American dream changed, so did the obtainability. As we know, the first idea of the American Dream was more obtainable as long as you were able to do hard work and labor. Now in the modern-day idea of the American Dream, it is almost impossible for people to get the American dream as a low or middle-class citizen. Owning land or a home is no longer the dream but instead, the most expensive vehicles, large homes, most stylish clothes, and more, low-income families cannot afford such luxuries. With this understanding, it has shown us that the American dream can only be in the possession of well-off and wealthy

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