Contemporary Connections – Your American Dream

Just as the country has evolved since the earliest days of its formation, so too has the concept of the American Dream. Once considered a land of unlimited resource and opportunity, the nation was humbled by the horrors of war and the economic crisis which shattered that idyllic dream. However, the American Dream, much like the spirit of the earliest inhabitants of the country, seems unconquerable and has persisted to today.

In this topic, you will explore your own thoughts and definition of the modern American Dream.

Essential Question

• How has the American Dream evolved throughout the decades, and why has it evolved in this manner?