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The American Dream ((1960's, (1980's)), 1950's, 1930's,…
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- The American Dream in the 1930's was highly based on the Declaration of Independence. " life liberty and the pursuit of happiness "
- James Truslow Adams said " life should be better richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement "
- In the 1950's is when you could say that Americans really had a chance to create the American Dream for them selves
- Americans finally had a chance because america emerged from World War 2 as the wealthiest and most powerful nation that America was known as " the land of opportunity "
- The American dream in the 1930's gave Americans a goal to reach for and that was for success." striving not thriving "
- The American Dream in the 1950's was to have the comfort of owning your own house, having a secure job and starting a family
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- The American Dream in the 1960's was for peace, freedom and equality with everyone
- During this time women were fighting for the same equal rights as men in the workforce
- many blacks were also fighting for the same equality in everyday living. At this same time Martin L. King Jr. gave his ' I have a dream " speech
- In the 1970s everyone just wanted to live a peaceful life
- In the 70's family was focused on a lot and everyone worked hard for what essentials were needed to live
- A major part of the American Dream was equality which meant that no matter your race or religion everyone was to come together
- In the 1980's the American dream was about having as much money as you could and live a care free life
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- A major influence of this American Dream was that new famous movies were coming out at the time showing all the fun you could have with a lot of money
- Even though this was what Americans strived for only few made it because the economy in the 80's hit a deep depression
- The 90's American dream was similar to the 80's but more developed the dream was to now have a lot of money, power and status
- Many people invested in .com to become rich and grow there status
- The dream at this time was also more about self success then world peace