American Dream

What is the "American Dream"?

• The idea that everyone can do what they want.

• A country with no government.

• The idea that the government should protect people's rights to pursue their own happiness.

• A country with a government made up of three branches.

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SLAVERY

• the practice of one person owing another
• government that is run by the people who live under it
• practice of keeping groups apart
• problem that requires a difficult choice

An example of immigration:

• Moving from Cuba to America to see what it's like
• Moving from California to North Dakota
• Working in a foreign country for a job
• Moving from Italy to Mexico with intentions to stay 

Which of the following best describes the American Dream?

• A popular bedding superstore in New York, c. 1920.

• The belief that anyone in America can become wealthy and powerful if they work hard enough.

• Everyone gets want they want without doing something great.

What rights do you think a green card grants?

• Live permanently in the US, work, be protected by laws

• U.S. citizenship

• You can not get deported

Is the american dream still alive?

• Yes

• No

• indefinable

What do immigrants hope to find in America?

• gold

• work