American dream: Fragen beantworten ?

1) I think, that almost everyone comprehends the American Dream differently. However, the myth implies that everybody is capable of achieving his or her dream if he or she continues working hard for its accomplishment.

5) The American Dream has many manifestations, but at its core it basically consists of the notion that – if a person works hard – that person will achieve his or her goals and improve his or her position in life.
This notion is shared by nearly all Americans and reflects the key concepts of American history, society and culture.



4) America was also seen as the New World, where the mistakes of the past wouldn’t be made again, so it would be a more moral society without oppressive masters or taxes. This fundalmental idea is also a part of the declaration of independence, for instance the part that say that an unjust monarch can be abolished.

7) There are many symbols and icons which represent the American dream: The Statue of Liberty and the American flag have become the most popular ones as symbols of freedom and democracy. There is also Hollywood reflecting the idea of material success.