Quickwrite #8

The American dream as it is known as today usually consists of the idea of freedom and opportunity. Most people who seek the "American Dream"are usually immigrants who are seeking a better life. In modern society, it is directed more towards wealth and success. Most Americans are aware that the American Dream is harder to achieve than it is advertised.  Wealth is the amount of money one has, or the wealth of assets and power. Wealth is very important in American society. It is a material desire to achieve stability and happiness through the ability to buy things that are desired or not worry. In our current society, very few people are rich, and many are struggling. The rich see the income gap as an issue for the lower class, and taxes and welfare as handouts. It is important to understand that everyone wants the American Dream, and that most people want to better themselves to achieve it.