2006-09-11 14:30:18 · 16 answers · asked by babygirl 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
There is no literal "American dream". What we have in a America is a chance to dream as individuals. Not all cultures allow pursuit of a dream. In some cases, if they knew you were dreaming you would be severely punished.
2006-09-11 14:54:49 · answer #1 · answered by Jack 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The American Dream is the belief that in the United States of America, hard work and determination can lead to a better life, usually through the earning of money. These were values held by many early European settlers[citation needed], and have been passed on to the newer generations. This ideal is closely related to Horatio Algerism. Some consider the American dream to be having two children and living in a perfect house with financial security.[citation needed] Currently this iconic middle class lifestyle is lived by a sizable minority.[1] [2] The American Dream has been criticised for its emphasis on material possessions as a way of finding happiness.
2006-09-11 14:31:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The American Dream, is to have a great wife, a nice home,a good job and a nice car. To live a honest a sincere life, and help others, in there time of need. Everybody wants to live free, from a dictartorship, and to obey the constitution of the United States of America..
2006-09-11 14:39:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The American Dream is white picket fences somewhere in Vermont (or a quiet place like that) sitting financially comfortable with 2.5 kids, 2 cars (1 of which is a station wagon) and dog.
2006-09-11 14:33:16 · answer #4 · answered by Clock Watcher 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The American dream is 2.3 kids a pink house with a white picket fence and two cars in the garage.
2006-09-11 14:32:30 · answer #5 · answered by Re Fined 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The American dream is for your children to have a better job, home, car and education than you had.
2006-09-11 14:31:37 · answer #6 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Answer is most likely different for each person, the old typical 'American dream' is to own your own home, white picket fence, great job and children.
2006-09-11 14:32:21 · answer #7 · answered by cbatb 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be married with a loving spouse 2.5 kids and a dog, maybe two, sitting on the deck of your 4 bedroom/31/2 bath house drinking bud light or maybe miller light and saying, "I love you family".
OR MAYBE IT IS TO OWN ALL THE OIL IN THE WORLD. You choose.
2006-09-11 14:36:05 · answer #8 · answered by Shanigirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. At least that's what it means to me.
2006-09-11 15:04:39 · answer #9 · answered by raecheile 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The house the spouse the golden job and all the babies you want.
2006-09-11 14:32:48 · answer #10 · answered by okfy9 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋