In The Epic Of America By Peter Stone

American musicals are just as, if not more important, to modern day viewers. These stories tell of a time in history, both fictional and not. Some musicals, such as Oklahoma!, provide fictional places and characters, while still representing the current beliefs of the American Dream. Other musicals are based on true stories, such as 1776, which retell the events to remind their viewers of the importance of these historic moments. 1776 made its Broadway debut in 1969. Its popularity allowed it to become a film in 1972, as well as a musical revival in 1997. This musical premiers with lyrics and music written by Sherman Edwards, as well as the accompanying book by Peter Stone. The story follows the events that lead up to, and surrounded the

It is a difficult dream for the European upper classes to interpret adequately, and too many of us ourselves have grown weary and mistrustful of it. It is not a dream of motor cars and high wages merely, but a dream of social order in which each man and each woman shall be able to attain to the fullest stature of which they are innately capable, and be recognized by others for what they are, regardless of the fortuitous circumstances of birth or position.”
The Founding Fathers put into law the revolutionary idea that each person's desire to pursue happiness is not merely from self-indulgence. They’ve made the Dream to be understood as something that’s a part of what drives the American ambition and creativity to make something of themselves. By legally protecting these values, these men set up a society that’s attractive for those aspiring to have a better

The American Dream was made possible by a setting that was conducive to opulence, peace and opportunity. There are three main components involved in the ability to create this dream, which differs from other places around the world. First, the United States has a large land mass under a single government, given the outcome of the Civil War. Second, America has benign neighbors. While that's partially due to geography, Canada’s climate is too cold and Mexico is too hot to create powerful economic threats to America. Third, the abundance of natural resources feed and supply the United States commerce. These include oil, rainfall, and a plethora of rivers. Long shorelines and a flat terrain also add ease to transportation throughout the