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    The American Dream is a belief that anyone can attain success and upward mobility in a society where opportunity exists for all. It originated from James Truslow Adams' 1931 book "The Epic of America", which described the dream as a desire for better life and material possessions. Key characteristics include equality, liberty, prosperity, and opportunity. The dream has impacted American identity and culture through immigration seeking freedom, innovation driving technological advancement, and movements achieving greater equality.

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    The American Dream is a belief that anyone can attain success and upward mobility in a society where opportunity exists for all. It originated from James Truslow Adams' 1931 book "The Epic of America", which described the dream as a desire for better life and material possessions. Key characteristics include equality, liberty, prosperity, and opportunity. The dream has impacted American identity and culture through immigration seeking freedom, innovation driving technological advancement, and movements achieving greater equality.

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    AMERICAN

    DREAM
    A presentation by :
    Ma’rifatus Sa’aadah 17/413390/SA/18972
    Salma Nisrina 17/410048/SA/18815
    Sukma Restu Purwati 17/410049/SA/18816
    What is
    American Dream?
    A belief that anyone can attain their own version
    of success in a society where upward mobility is
    possible for everyone.
    The Origin of American Dream

    American Dream Today

    Supporting Act from the Presidents


    Equality in opportunity, marriage,
    homeownership, etc.

    James Truslow Adams’ Book


    “The Epic of America”

    The Great Gatsby Concept


    From the right to better life to desire to acquire
    material things

    Declaration of Independence
    (implicitly stated)
    Characteristics of
    American Dream

    Equality Liberty
    release those who “The Four Freedoms”
    were suppressed from by Franklin Roosevelt
    a previous suppression
    and give them
    opportunity to live their
    live better.

    Prosperity Opportunity
    To claim a stretch of Opportunity to have a
    territory. better life.
    Social, Cultural, and Historical Impact

    Immigration Innovation and Technological Equality of Gender


    from Northern and Western Advancement. and Race
    Europe arround mid-19th century drive people from all arround the Women can vote. protection for
    to early 20th. Mostly Ireland. To world to come to te United States workers from discriminations of race,
    find freedom and seek greater and many of them eventually religion sex, or national origin.
    economic opportunity. created their own company Legalization of marriage regardless
    because they lack of connection. of one's sexual orientation.
    Significance to American Identity
    Thank you
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    Sources
    Investopedia. “How Does the American Dream Influence the Economy?” Investopedia,
    Investopedia, 19 Nov. 2018, www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/061815/how-does-
    notion-american-dream-influence-us-economy.asp

    Amadeo, Kimberly. “5 Ways Our Founding Fathers Protect The American Dream.” The
    Balance Small Business, The Balance, www.thebalance.com/what-is-the-american-
    dream-quotes-and-history-3306009

    Amadeo, Kimberly. “What Is the American Dream? The History That Made It Possible
    .” The Balance Small Business, The Balance, https://www.thebalance.com/what-is-
    the-american-dream-quotes-and-history-3306009

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