UNIT 1:
The American Dream: “arguably the “national ethos” of the United States of America, has been central to cultural narratives of Americanness and American identity from the Declaration of Independence to Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech at the August 28, 1963, March on Washinton for Jobs and Freedom.”
Declaration of Independence:
Liberty: This seems to be important because it was mentioned plenty of times regarding American values. Which means the freedom for individuals to govern themselves and have the right to freedom.
Establish: To establish means to come together in agreement to permanently determine the nature of our rights.
Unalienable Rights: These are special rights that are not going to be taken away from us these rights include, life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
Prudence: Cautiousness. The word is used in the DOI in the sense that people will not overthrow the government because they are too accustomed to it and have a lot of caution.
Independence: In the title, it is a statement of self-government.
Life: One of the rights that cannot be taken away from no matter what.
Pursuit of Happiness: “The right to seek the greatest good free from any predetermined will or forced action.” The Pursuit of Happiness in the Declaration of Independence
Preamble:
Justice: Maintaining fairness in behavior or treatment.
Tranquility: This refers to drive of maintaining peace.
Posterity: This insinuates that the Preamble was intended to be passed down for generations to ensure longevity.
Union: A lot of group words were used throughout the piece to emphasize togetherness.
People: People is also emphasizing togetherness.
Blessings: It is insinuating that Liberty is a blessing.
Suckers & Wiseguys
Power: Control in the form of occupation or money or both.
Loyalty: Something that grants security in relationships of any kind.
Culture: What we are part of that influences our lives.
Success: The rewarding outcome of our work.
Crook: A person that usually commits crime and is sought out to be dishonest.
Organized Crime: Planned criminal activity that usually is carried out by powerful people.
Materialism: A desire to have material possessions and they more valued than any other aspect of life.
Competition: Comes in many forms in life mostly comparison within successful achievement such as money.
The American Dream 1900-1916: The Spirit of American Dreams
Personal Success: The way someone is able to achieve their own personal goals.
Property: Land that has been granted full ownership to an individual.
Justice: The value of fairness.
Equal opportunity: The chance to all have fair chance at the world’s possibilities
Individual Aspiration: The idea that we all have our right and freedom to dream and achieve.
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