American Dream Research/Webquest

1. What is the American Dream?
Wikipedia
The American memory:
Wall of Dreams:


2. Why do people from other countries immigrate to America?
One family’s story
Many voices
Citizenship Test


3. When we talk about "The American Dream", what do we mean? What are some of the obstacles to achieving the American Dream?
Freedom?
Liberty?
Money?
Opportunity?

4. Which groups of people have had trouble attaining "The American Dream"? There are a variety of acceptable responses to this question. E.g. Native Americans, Irish Americans, African Americans, Chinese Americans, and Japanese Americans, as well as the poor and women.
Japanese-Americans
Native Americans
African-Americans
Women
Irish Americans

5. Given the obstacles that some Americans have to overcome, what makes the American Dream appealing? Why is the American Dream still a prominent part of American life?



The result of your research will be your essay to answer the question: "What is the American Dream?"
Your essay should have at least 3 paragraphs:
--The American Dream & the world
*Does the world recognize "the American Dream"?
*How does the "American Dream" affect America's international relationships? (What do you THINK?)
*Other questions you create can apply to this topic

--The American Dream in our community/state
*Is the American Dream perpetuated by people in your community or state?
*Do you feel that your community is part of the American Dream?
*Other questions you create can apply to this topic.

--The American Dream & you
*Do you believe the American Dream exists? Is it attainable?
*Is your family living the American Dream?
*How do you plan to live the American Dream in your life?
*Other questions you create can apply to this topic.

*A well-written essay will also have an introductory paragraph and a conclusion :) (So, it will be 5 paragraphs total)!

War of 1812 WEBQUEST

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