American Dream

My definition of the American dream:

America, since it was discovered, has been known for being a place full of possibilities and opportunities where people can make the life they want for themselves. These ideologies developed in Europe when the news of a new continent full of gold and rich minerals started to go around. This news gave people hope and the opportunity to start all over again in a new place. And so all kind of people went to America (some looking for fortune, others for fame, land, love, family, etc.). These were the begging’s of the American dream but as time went by this dream became more and more believable for people. The European war destroyed very important cities and caused many damages.  And so people went and seek refuge in America the continent but especially America the country for its economics and industrial advantages. And as time progressed so did the situation of the United States until it became one of the most important countries in the world and eventually it ended up being the world’s most important power.

This is the story of the American dream and how it became a representative ideology of the United States. But what is it? This is an easy question taking into account what was said above. The American dream is simply the belief that people can improve their lives by finding all kinds of opportunities and possibilities in the United States. According to these idea, men’s dreams and prospects can be accomplished easily in America.




Definitions of the American dream:

• http://www.americansc.org.uk/Online/American_Dream.htm's definition of the american dream: 

"Traditionally, Americans have sought to realise the American dream of success, fame and wealth through thrift and hard work. However, the industrialisation of the 19th and 20th centuries began to erode the dream, replacing it with a philosophy of "get rich quick". A variety of seductive but elusive strategies have evolved, and today the three leading ways to instant wealth are large-prize television game shows, big-jackpot state lotteries and compensation lawsuits."

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Dream's definition of the American dream: 

"The American Dream is a national ethos of the United States in which freedom includes a promise of the possibility of prosperity and success. In the definition of the American Dream by James Truslow Adams in 1931, "life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement" regardless of social class or circumstances of birth.The idea of the American Dream is rooted in the United States Declaration of Independence which proclaims that "all men are created equal" and that they are "endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable Rights" including "Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."

• http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/american+dream's definition of the American dream: 

"noun

1.

the ideals of freedom, equality, and opportunity traditionallyheld to be available to every American.

2.

a life of personal happiness and material comfort astraditionally sought by individuals in the U.S."