The American Dream In James Truslow Adams The Epic Of America

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The American dream was first used by James Truslow Adams in his book ‘The Epic of America ’which was written in 1931. He states: “The American Dream is that dream of a land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement.”Today,I want to discuss the American dream in parts. Why the American dream can cause such huge influence in America?You know,centuries ago America was experiencing huge turbulence,which called The economic crisis.People became homeless and the capitalists mastered the money.they did have the ability to help the weak to get through the difficult time,but they didn ‘t.So more and more people began to think about a happier life that,in this world,there is no violence,no hunger and no exploitation.People in this world can help other people normally and they convinced that if everybody can fight with their own hands,each personcan have a brighter future(My Inner monologue:things already became so worse,why not imagine something beautiful?) And that’s the reason why when a leader stand out and pronounce the dream,mostly American people get inspiration. I think the most important thing that the American dream has taught us is to hold a positive attitude towards life. We will encounter many unexpected things in life, in front of these things,