What is?
What does the "American Dream" suggest?
The idea that any person no matter their background has equal opportunity to be successful.
Why was the idea of an "American Dream" so popular?
Everyone wanted to be wealthy. Lots of factory workers at the time suffered long hours and bad pay.
What are the Characters in the GG looking for?
The American Dream
What was going on with the Economy during the time that the "American Dream" was coined?
There was an economic boom
What was the impact on America of the idea of the "American Dream"?
Many people immigrated to America in search of a better life.
What happens to the main character in the GG?
He "reaches" the American Dream
What was the original idea of the America Dream?
That each person is equal no matter race, color, and beliefs. Not materialistic.
What era was the phrase used in?
The progressive era.
In the GG, how is the American dream portrayed?
The GG gives an optimistic and materialistic view of the "American Dream".
What year were the words "American Dream" coined?
1931
Overtime, how did the saying change for the worse?
People came to recognize the "American Dream" only as having material things, forgetting hardwork and freedom.
What is forgotten about?
Societal problems