American Dream

By 13rsweitzer
  • Jun 15, 1215

    Magna Carta

    People were standing up for their beliefs.

  • Yale College Founded

    Built for increased education for more success.

  • Sugar Act

    Reduced taxes on sugar and mollasses allowing for people to save more money for things that they want to do.

  • Boston Tea Party

    Resistance against the Tea Act to reduce the tax on Tea to save money.

  • Declaration of Independence

    Established individual rights.

  • Abolishing Slavery

    People of color are now seen more as equals.

  • Industrial Revolution

    Set rights for working people.

  • Civil War

  • Women's Suffrage

    Women are now seen as equals and can vote and have a say in government.

  • World War I

  • Assembly Line

    Increased production and increased revenue.

  • The Epic of America

    Adams coined the term "American Dream" in his book The Epic of America.

  • Social Security

    Established Social Security for old age benefits.

  • World War II

  • MLK I Have A Dream

    People want to be seen as equals and have the same rights

  • Consumerism

    Being able to purchase goods and services in great amounts, increasing desire and wanting things.

  • Gulf War

  • Who Wants to be a Millionaire

    Became a popular and easy way to "Get rich quick".

  • Obama Gets Elected

    Obama elected promising change which is what the American people wanted.

  • Once in a Lifetime by Moss Hart

    Was a play about fame and hard work.