The American Dream

TRUE OR FALSE:

THE AMERICAN DREAM IS BASED ON THE VALUES OF AMERICA

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the following might be a BARRIER or get in the way of someone fulfilling their American dream?

• poverty

• racism

• a disability

• any of these

TRUE OR FALSE:

PROSPERITY MEANS GAINING POWER

• TRUE

• FALSE

Many would argue that THIS is the key ingredient to achieving the American dream

• taking advantage of others

• equality for all

• hard work and sticking to it

• becoming powerful

The founding fathers wanted a country where all people have

• no control over their government

• unlimited wealth ($)

• opportunity to live the lives they want

(social) mobility means

• the ability to advance or move higher in society

• the power to make the rules

• the chance to get an education

Many would argue that the American dream is all about

• freedom

• money

• power

• joy

TRUE OR FALSE:

The American Dream is the same for everyone

• TRUE

• FALSE

Pursuing your happiness can mean

• doing what you love

• having the job you want

• making your own decisions

• all of these