Unit+6+1890-1920

= = = = = = =#1 What is the nature of the American Dream at the onset of the 20th century?= - The American Dream in the 20th century is about having a better life than you once had. The United States is known as "the land of opportunities". The immigrants came to get a better education and better jobs with better pay, in order to make new and improved lives for their families. (R.G.) - I think the nature of the american dream in the 20th century is to have a big house, lots of money and to be the person that everyone envys and wants to be like.(cc) -I agree with the first person the american dream is full of oppurtunity to become wealthy or to live a better life.People who have immigrated to the united states seek better jobs and education not only for themselves,but especially for thier children who they want to live better lives then they have and be successful.(t.k.) -Is there any difference moving from the 19th to the 20 century as compared to moving from the 20th century to the 21st? (mr. e) -There is a definite want for a better life for our children than what we had. It is a lot to do with learning from the mistakes and successes of past generations. That is what our Government is all about. It is possible to change the rules and ideals of our system with enough votes. That system was created by people who didn't like the way their last government was run so they learned from those mistakes and made a better life for their children. (BBKD) - i also believe that there is a huge difference in one century. Coming into the 20th century we people were also looking to make money and have the nice family but also worked hard doing it. it seems now a days its seems the new american dream is to get rich without having to do any hard work. i believe the people of the past worked hard and appreciated what they have more then the people of today. A.M.

=#2 What has been the impact of the U.S. attempting to share the American Dream?= - The impact of the U.S. trying to share their idea of the American Dream has never had a good outcome. The places we try to influence want nothing to do with our dream and feel we are interfering with their everyday life and governing. Most of the time, it has resulted in war between us and other countries or bitter feelings are shared. (k.w.) - I agree with this statement because no one reacted in a positive way when the U.S. tried to share the American Dream. I can understand why some people would be mad, when they have different traditions and customs that were interfered by the American Dream, but no other country saw that the U.S. was only trying to help and share positive things about their own country. (E_Schlater)

=#3 What factors influence perception and potential fulfillment of the American Dream?=

=#4 What role did the various levels of government play in determing the American Dream?= - In certain governments, people are not free to do many things. However, in the government that we have in America, the democaracy, people have more opportunities. Because of this, many people from other countries have come over to the US to live. Many of these immigrants have come over to get a better life for them and their families. This includes education, shelter, jobs, and more. (AM)

-But, should it be local, state or federal government that solves problems? Does it depend on the problem? What level of government should work to solve which problems (think about your persuasive letter topic, perhaps) (mr. E) - The U.S. is considered a dream for most people. We are a strong nation that offer oppurtunities that not most countries offer. MOst people see a reason to work hard for their life in America because it worth it.-(TT) - I agree with everyone up here but i don't agree about the people who work hard. I mean yea we live in a deocaracy but they people that were born and raised here take this for nothing. We have some much freedom and some people don't even take advange. The only people that do and takes in the democaracy are people not for the US. (EH)

=#5 To what degree and why did the U.S. reject a world leadership role?=