American Dream What is the American dream? Many people have different opinions on the definition of the American dream. Some writers think of the American dream as a Utopian society. In a Utopian society, the people are an example of the way the Earth should be, without crime and punishment. The common person may think the American dream is how rich other people are or how many expensive possessions they own. Years ago the American …showed first 75 words of 674 total…

…showed last 75 words of 674 total…time. Beginning with the fantasy of freedom to the belligerent need for expansion, it helped shape the nation that it is today. Influential writings encouraged this dream and it leads to migration of people from all overthe world. Today the American dream has taken a different view. We put a lot of emphasis on money and how many possessions we own. The American dream will continue to shape human society in many years to come.