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Period: Jan 1, 1215 to
American Dream Timeline
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Jun 15, 1215
Magna Carta
The Magna Carta is a document that King John of England was forced into signing. The Magna Carta connects to the American Dream because people were standing up for their beliefs. -
Yale College is founded
Yale College is founded in Conneticut. this connects to he American Dream because it based on success because the college is made for education witch will lead people through success and hard work. -
Sugar Act
The Sugar Act made the taxes on sugar and mollasses cheaper. I feel that this connects to the American Dream because it has to do with money. People were trying to make money off of sugar and mollasses. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was a statement adopted by the Continental Congress to establish the individual rights given by God in helping America achieve freedom. The Declaration of Independence connects to the American Dream because everyone wants to be free. -
Abolishes Slavery
The lives of African Americans in Massachusetts from the late seventeenth century through the abolition of slavery under the Massachusetts Constitution. It connects to the American Dream because people are color are now seen as equals and are given the opportunity to pursue their own success . ( http://www.masshist.org/endofslavery/) -
Industrial Revolution
Set down rights which became part of English law. -
Women's Suffrage
Women's Suffrage is that all women get the right to vote and that they have a say in government. I feel that this connects tot he American Dream because the American Dream was that every person would have equality, the vote, freedom to pursue their life and dreams. ( http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100202210144AAXCdcV) -
assembly line
The Assembly line is an arrangement of workers, machines, and equipment in which the product being assembled passes consecutively from operation to operation until completed.
The Assembly line connects to the American Dream because it has to do with success and also through hard work. The workers are succeeding through hard work. ( http://www.answers.com/topic/assembly-line ) -
The Epic Of America
Adams coined the term "American Dream" in his book The Epic of America. -
Social Secerity Act
The Social Security Act established a system of old-age benefits for workers, benefits for victims of industrial accidents, unemployment insurance, aid for dependent mothers and children, the blind, and the physically handicapped. It connects to the American Dream because it protects elderly americans later in their lives and helps when young people are just starting out. The retired person is taken care of by this act and them leaving their job gives new people the chance to grow. -
consumerism
Consumerism is a social and economic order based on fostering a desire to purchase goods and services in ever greater amounts. I feel like this connects to the American Dream because in the American Dream to desire and want something connects with consumerism. -
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire was a gameshow that became popular and an easy way to "get rich quick". This gae show connects to the American Dream because the show required knowledge and hard work and based on wealth(money) , thrift and status. The American Dream today is completely changed to what it used to be. Money is a big part of the American Dream today. -
President Obama gets elected
The first black president fullfilling the American Dream.
By Obama getting elected I feel that it connects to the American Dream because in the American dream it's about making change. -
"Once In A Lifetime" by Moss Hart
Once In A Lifetime was a play written by Moss Hart. The play connects to the American Dream because it comes with fame and hard work. -
Martin Luther King Jr. " I Have A Dream "
Martin Luther King Jr. " I Have A Dream " was a speach by him. His speach connects to the American Dream because people want to be equal.