American Dream

Introduction

There are many reasons for which I have chosen the American Dream as topic of my graduation work. It is one of the most important nations in the world, also being one of the most multicultural nations in the world. Along with it's culture it also has a very important economic and cultural structure in the world. What interests me is trying to understand it's development, knowing that Europe has been one of the influences of it's creation. Many people all over the world often hear about the American Dream in movies or on television. Appearing also a major subject in many political speeches. The philosophy of the American Dream is an important topic that involves all economic, political and cultural standpoints.

Furthermore in 2009 I had the opportunity to stay in America for almost an entire year. I visted many places but spent most of my time in Colorado, here I played the role of an average American high school teenager. During this time I had in my opinon the real experience of American life. I thoroughly enjoyed living as a young American and this experience induced me into getting a deeper knowledge of the country of America. While being there I began to realize that the American Dream was a true reality. After visiting I wanted to go deeply into the study of this concept and the history of the United States of America.

In this analysis I will develop a theoretical and practical parts. In the theoretical part I will define the history of America. I will attempt to give a global idea and research the major causes and effects of the American Dream. For the practical part I will try to research if the American Dream is still alive today. Using a questionnaire, I will survey to various Americans during my 2011 summer break in Colorado. After doing so, I will analyze the data and attempt to draw a conclusions from the completed questionnaires. In the final conclusion I will given a condensed opinion and statement about the American Dream.

Development of the American Dream and its first representation :

The American Dream is a term used too often to describe a certain destination that Americans , both those born and bred in America and migrants who arrived in these shores from other lands. America was a land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone , with opportunity for each according to ability of achievement . It is not a dream of motor cars and high wages merely , but a dream of social order in which each man and each woman shall be able to attain to the fullest stature of which they are innately capable , and be recognized by others for what they are ,regardless of the fortuitous circumstances of birth of position. It is a dream of equality , of being able to live a life of one 's choice ,and live it with freedom and dignity .The American