The "American Dream" The American Dream is a widespread idea. Depending on whose dream it is, it can also have many different definitions. The United States was founded on the idea of individual worth, and the ability of people being able to make their own choices to affect their own destiny. Being in a country which allows one to do these things is a privilege in and of itself. Culture and one's upbringing will affect …
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…can fix many things, even make one feel better, many people feel it is not an essential part of the "American Dream." By putting people in charge of their own lives, they have the choice to form their own "American Dream". No matter what they decide that dream is, it will revolve around their beliefs and values. This way everyone can choose how to make him or herself happiest and work towards fulfilling their dream.