Hi there! This is my new post for my US History class. My theme for this blog is the American Dream. I chose the American Dream because I feel that America has lost its true meaning. We've sadly become very segregated, and we discriminate towards one another. America was founded because of the freedom to be yourself and to define who you are.

http://www.loc.gov/teachers/classroommaterials/lessons/american-dream/students/thedream.html

James Adams, the author of the article above, describes his view of the American dream being life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. He concludes that the right to work, achieve his dreams, and to have the liberty to be himself is the American dream. The people of England came to America because the King of England at that time wouldn't allow them to worship the way that they wanted to. So, they came here, not only for the freedom of religion, but for the freedom to direct your own path. Every person in America at that time had an immense drive to direct their own life and to become what they wanted-- to fulfill their own achievements and to make something of themselves. They made something of America and brought Her to the highest peak. But, because of the acts of discrimination, segregation, and a lack of a work ethic, American people have started to sink. Most people even solely rely on the government instead of getting their own job! We have started to make America blend into other countries; we don't stand out anymore. Most of all, we don't stand up for the rights and Constitution of America. People coming into this country are trying to change America. For example, freedom of religion is starting to go down because so many people are coming in and forcing different religions and cultures into the American life. Also, all of the Americans in the past have worked so hard to make America what it is, yet people illegally are coming over and not even having to work for anything. Some people even burn the flag! Where's the patriotism? We as American people need to stand up for America and who She was meant to be.

What's your American dream?