American History

A number of historians hold that Americans will always be American-a unique identity that has been consistent even after the end of the Revolution and drafting of the Constitution. The events of 1814 and 1876 emphasized the American dream since Americans were dissatisfied by the social, political and religious order leading to the formulation of opinions and ideologies meant to change the apparent order Marcus  Burner (2009).

The American dream is an ideology of the United States of American people which stresses on prosperity, democratic ideals and independence, the right for everybody to be free to run their own show since there is envisioned a land full of opportunity for everyone. According to America Firsthand, this dream has lead to the creation of a cohesive state where people seek to better their conditions through the pursuit of a good life, prosperity and happiness Marcus  Burner (2009). This ideal is entrenched in the Declaration of independence which states that every person is created equal with certain absolute rights such as the right to life, pursuit of liberty and a good and happy life. The Statue of Liberty is a sign in the U.S that signifies liberty and freedom, the American dream and identity that envisions

The government facilitated the American dream by allowing change whereby people were given more power and autonomy and to the people and enacted laws to allow immigrants and slaves to participate in the affairs of the nation-such as voting rights as full citizens of America. Immigrants and slaves had been traditionally exempted from the American dream since they were perceived as non-American in the old constitutional order Marcus  Burner (2009).

The American people endeavor to achieve the American dream in various ways as following the philosophical and ethical foundations laid by their founding fathers. Some proponents such as Martin Luther King advocated for racial equality while others such as Winthrop, in the City upon a Hill, wanted a religious paradise. Americans work hard to get money live a better and happy life such as buying a good house, a car and having their children attend good schools.