2The "New" American Dream

The American Dream is a way of living that includes having a job with advancement potential, owning a home, feeling useful, spending less than you make, and having a high degree of independence, autonomy, and contentment in later life. Throughout most of America’s history, these values have served as a beacon for anyone willing to work hard and work smart. Its lure is one reason many people immigrated to the United States.

From all over the world, people came to the United States, filled with the promise that they could follow the "American Way" to satisfying work, a home of their own, and ultimate financial security. With persistence, they "made it" and passed both their wealth and their work ethic on to their children. ...

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