THE GOLD RUSH AND THE AMERICAN DREAM

Warm-up Question

Have the people in the next four photos achieved the American Dream?

Answer “yes” or “no” and support with evidence.

Highlight three keys words from your definition of “American Dream.”

Log on to Edmodo. Click on link to Padlet . Double-click to post your

three words with your name.

Read the class words on Padlet. Categorize them

into three groups and give each grouping a

title.RedAppleSadnessChair BlueComputerConfusionSpray bottleSkateboardHappinessFlagAngry

ObjectsAppleChairComputerDeskSpray bottleSkateboardFlag

AdjectivesRed BlueAngry

EmotionsHappinessSadnessConfusion

Is the American Dream…

1. Political…2. Social…3. Or Economic?

James Truslow Adams first used the term “American Dream” in his 1931 book, The Epic of America. 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. …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" (214-215).

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• Tillie• Samantha G.

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• Alex D• Meredith

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• Anna• Crystal

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• Jesse• Karen

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• Jake• Rachel

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• Daniel • Nick

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• Logan • Yev-geniya

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• Jared• Taj

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• Dylan• Samantha M.

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• Cobe• Austin

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• Grace• Kaleigh

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• Ashley• Nya

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• Caroline• Alex G.

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• Jabari• Britney

1. You will need one laptop per pair. Put the other away.2. Sign on to Edmodo.3. Turn the laptop to face Mrs. Larsen after you’ve signed on.