The American Dream
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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'?

  • Thomas Jefferson
  • James Truslow Adams (correct)
  • George Washington
  • Abraham Lincoln
  • 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?

    <p>Focus on individualism and capital resulting in materialism and consumerism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the percentage of American workers who were members of a labor union in 2015?

    <p>10.5%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    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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