Is The American Dream Still Achievable?

Historian James Adams created one of the most widely known phrases in the history of the United States called The American Dream, with the idea “that dream of a land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for every man, with opportunity for each according to his ability or achievement” (Adams). Although, in the Declaration of Independence, the concept of the American Dream was created hundreds of years before saying: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness” (Jefferson); however, over 2 centuries later, many could say the idea has transformed. Originally, the American Dream stood for every man to be given an equal opportunity, and taking a stand for what they believe is right through events such as the Civil War and The March on Washington, because of all these incidents throughout our history, the American Dream is still achievable. In the early 1800’s North America experienced many immigrants coming in seeking greater economic opportunity, while others, such as the Pilgrims, arrived in

The American Dream is not all about money, but by how hard you work and the opportunities you are given. According to a Fox News writer “Many seem to think that the dream is a promise – a guaranteed outcome for a life of hard work. That’s nonsense. First and foremost, it is an ideal” (Tobak) The American Dream is not perfect, therefore not everyone will receive the outcome they’d hoped for. As U.S. citizens we are given the opportunity, with that opportunity we must work hard and obtain the education it takes to become