The American dream is a national chaos , the set of ideals (democracy , rights , liberty , opportunity and equality. In which freedom includes the opportunity for prosperity and success , as well as an upward social mobility for the family and children achieved through hard work in a society with a few barriers. The American Dream Is routed in declaration of Independence , which proclaims that all man are created equal with right to life , liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Another definition by James T. Adam in 1931 is , "life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement" regardless of social class or circumstances of birth.