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What is the main focus of the American Dream?
What is the main focus of the American Dream?
- Materialism and consumerism
- Representative democracy and rights
- Individual prosperity and success (correct)
- Worker solidarity and union membership
Who popularized the term 'American Dream'?
Who popularized the term 'American Dream'?
- Thomas Jefferson
- James Truslow Adams (correct)
- George Washington
- Abraham Lincoln
What document is often cited as the origin of the American Dream's tenets?
What document is often cited as the origin of the American Dream's tenets?
- The Emancipation Proclamation
- The Monroe Doctrine
- The Bill of Rights
- The Constitution of the United States (correct)
What do critics of the American Dream often point out?
What do critics of the American Dream often point out?
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What was the percentage of American workers who were members of a labor union in 2015?
What was the percentage of American workers who were members of a labor union in 2015?
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Concept of the American Dream
- The American Dream is a set of ideals in which freedom includes the opportunity for prosperity and success, and an upward social mobility achieved through hard work and determination.
Origins of the Term
- The term 'American Dream' was popularized by James Truslow Adams in 1931.
Founding Document
- The Declaration of Independence is often cited as the origin of the American Dream's tenets, emphasizing life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Criticisms
- Critics of the American Dream often point out that it is unattainable for many Americans, particularly those from low socio-economic backgrounds, and that it perpetuates inequality.
Labor Union Membership
- In 2015, approximately 11.1% of American workers were members of a labor union.
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