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On March 30, 1867, America purchased Alaska from Russia. This portrays the american dream by showing our expansion in the west.
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On August 3, 1876, the first ever phone call was made. This evolved the American dream by being an example of a self made man who made it by creating and perfecting the phone.
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The Red Scare was a big deal for America. It developed the American dream by posing a threat to it. It was a time when the American dream was seen as under attack.
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1917 was the first year that America was really considering entering the war, and in April 2 congress decided that they were going to war. This portrays the american dream through Americas patriotic beliefs and our want to assist our allies.
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On may 21 1927, Charles Lindbergh completed the first trans-Atlantic flight, displaying Americas want to explore an conquer the unknown.
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In 1929, Americas era of growth and prosperity was brought to a halt. Inflation and a lack of jobs destroyed Americas dream. In this time there was almost no way to pursue the American dream.
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While this may not seem like a big event, baseball is a huge part of American culture and was an escape for many during the great depression. Baseball was a sign of hope for people who had nothing else.
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Pearl Harbor was attacked on December 7, 1941 by Japan. This attack brought America together to defend the American dream for future generations to have.
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