The American Dream

Read the analysis of HOW the MAIN idea was introduced. How is the MAIN idea developed further in the article?

• The author asks questions and provides answers about what the American dream could be.

• The author focuses on the events in history that caused the idea of the American dream.

• The author includes more information about Adams and how he came to define the American dream.

• The author provides an opposing view to Adams' in order to give the reader a broader perspective about the American dream.

According to Thomas Wolfe, what is every man's golden opportunity?

• The right to live, to work, to be himself and to become whatever he wants

• The right to pursue material prosperity

• The right to have a nice house, a car, and a comfortable existence

• The right to work multiple jobs to ensure family's survival

Read the following sentences from the article. Is the American dream attainable by all Americans? Others say that the American dream is beyond the grasp of the working poor who must work multiple jobs to ensure their family’s survival. Which answer option BEST describes the relationship between the two sentences?

• The first sentence is an effect and the second sentence describes its cause.

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  The first sentence provides a thought and the second sentence gives an example.

• The first sentence narrates a cause and the second sentence describes its effect.

• The first sentence describes a problem and the second sentence explains its solution.

WHY does the author include information about the Declaration of Independence?

• to show what might have caused the idea of the American dream

• to illustrate the effect the American dream has had on our population

• to present the problems that the American dream causes poor people

• to explain how the Declaration of Independence is different from the American dream

Using what you read from Chapter 9 of The Great Gatsby and A way to Rainy Mountqin, what motivates a person to pursue the American Dream?

• Love is the only reason to pursue the American Dream.

• The only thing that motivates a person is money and fame.

• There must be a goal or Dream in mind and a push inside of a person towards it.

• There must be a prize to receive.

How does this excerpt reflect Jim Cullen's purpose for writing The American Dream?

• The author states The American Dream is a new concept.

• The author provides an example of a group who fought to achieve their own American Dream.

• The author reminds the reader that working hard is all you need to achieve the American Dream

• The author disagrees with the term American Dream to describe the Pilgrims.

In the Puritans' quest for the American Dream, what did they believe?

• Developing a sense of community

• Neither answer

• A deep emotional bond that connects people

• A and C

In The American Dream by Jim Cullen, how does his central Idea of reform interact with the other central ideas?

• The author begins with the idea that the Puritans came to America to flee oppression and make the world a better place.

• The Puritans ended slavery which reformed our nation.

• By partnering with MLK jr, the Puritans would help lead our nation to reform.

• Reform is a principal set forth by Abraham Lincoln.

From pages 107 and 108 in Chapter 4 of The American Dream by Jim Cullen, which 2 central ideas does the author develop in this excerpt.

• Darwin's "survival of the fittest"

• No obvious barriers keeping anyone from pursuing their dreams.

• Some people define freedom as making as much money as possible.

• One of the most attractive things about the American Dream is everyone is eligible.

• Equality is an important part of everyday life and achieving the American Dream.

Looking at Ch. 3 pgs 59-60 and Ch. 5 pgs 136-137, what central idea does the author develop over these chapters?

• Living the "good life" doesn't mean attaining wealth.

• Owning a home is the most popular version of the American Dream.

• The American Dream for most is about making money and buying things.

• Andrew Carnegie is talked about as a businessman who achieved the American Dream.