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American Dream

luisepeters German 4.2Average rating 4.2 out of 5 (5 ratings) 4,416 views

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American Dream

Then
- beliefs and values
  - freedom
    - freest society, all people are equal
  - individualism
  - mobility, optimism, flexibility
    - chance to succes
  - progress
    - ''Nation with a mission''
  - hard work
    - good self-discipline
  - patriotism
    - proud to be an American
- historical events
  - Declaration of Independence (1776)
    - every citizen has a right to life , liberty and the pursuit of happiness
  - Revolutionary War (1776-1783)
    - Americans start to settle the North American continent (1776-1783)
  - women get the right to vote (1920)
Now
- big gap between rich and poor
  - rich class
  - middle class
  - underclass
- affirmative action
  - supporting blacks and single parents to get work and education
- no classless society, succes-oriented
  - unfair chances to get succes
- ambition to succeed
  - African-American
    - prosperous black middle class, impoverished underclass
  - Mexican-American
    - illegal, cheap workers
  - Asian-American
    - qualified professionals
- ''melting pot of nations''
- ''salad bowl''

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Description: Mind Map on American Dream, created by luisepeters on 20/09/2013.
Created by: luisepeters
Views: 4,416
Rating: Average rating 4.2 out of 5 (5 ratings)