About Scott Fitzgerald
What state was F. Scott Fitzgerald born in?
Minnesota
Is The American Dream still obtainable?
Yes
What did the American Dream mean post WWII?
Happy families, closely tied to home ownership, acquisition of goods.
What was Scott Fitzgeralds' middle name?
A)Schmidt
B)Key
C)Adams
B)Key
How did American citizens utilize The American Dream
Anything along the lines of any below:
Made it seem like a perfect scenario to save immigrants
Took advantage of it and made a lot of money
Low payrolls for a lot of work
How was The American Dream viewed in the 1920's
It became about the original idea of the founders dream to having possesion of material things.
What was his most famous novel?
The Great Gatsby
What is one way The American Dream influenced the era?
Any of the ones below:
The power of money was extremely advertised
Growth of materialism
The idea that all people had the right and opportunity to succeed set a bar for life achievement in the lives of all American citizens
Economy became increasingly more satisfied due to the consuming behavior promoted by the "American Dream".
What did FDR's New Deal change the American dream.
Became a more collective idea, a shared dream.
How did he die?
Heart attack
Who created this phrase?
How was the American Dream viewed in Colonial America?
Having equality and more interaction between classes.
What university did he attend?
Princeton University
Give a brief definition of The American Dream?
Anything along the lines of: The American Dream is/was the belief that anyone could attain their own version of success, regardless of any barriers like class, race, etc. They believed this was possible in a society where upward mobility was accessible to anyone.
How did the American Dream develop in the Westward Expansion?
It became more individulaistic and competive.