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Objectives:

  • Establish a firm, individual definition of The American Dream
  • Discuss the biggest obstacles to the American Dream
  • Discuss the notion of social class

The American Dream

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Definition from Students

The American Dream is the equal opportunity to attain happiness, success, freedom, a desirable career with recognition, and stability for one's family, even if you begin at the bottom.

Write down questions/comments that you have on your note sheet. This can be possibilities for exploring later.

Obstacles to the American Dream

Rank from biggest obstacle "1" to smallest obstacle "9."

Race

Country of origin

Social Class

Education

Family

Religion

Individual motivation/"grit"

Place of residence

Bad luck

Quote Sheet

How did a person's identity play into his/her responses?

Common Words/Associations with the American Dream

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