Student Essay on Fighting for the American Dream

Describes what is meant by the "American Dream". Analyzes how that dream has evolved over the years. Explores how Americans have had to fight to save it, including against themselves.

The American Dream is defined as "An American ideal of a happy and successful life to which all may aspire." As Americans, we strive to live a life where we work to support our families while enjoying the freedom to raise our children as we choose and enjoy quality time with friends and family. Throughout our country's history, we have been through many trying times where these freedoms have been tested and our values have been misled. However, through it all, these events have made us stronger as a nation and taught us what it really means to be American. To see all men as equal, to have the freedom to write what we want and express our beliefs, and the right to fight for policies in government that benefit the good of the people. These.....