Is the American Dream a myth?

• To whom does this dream apply?

• Does the American Dream mean different things to different people? Explain

• What factors could destroy this dream? Which of these factors can/cannot be controlled?

• What happens to those who no longer believe in the American Dream?

The Great Depression This event challenged many American’s belief in the American Dream.

Take a look at the following Depression Era photos.

Write down three details about each photo (people, emotions, places, etc.)

Depression voices

Think about how people were affected by the depression.

Choose one of the photos from the slide show

Choose one of the characters from the photo and write a brief (one to two paragraph) 1st person response that includes...

Narrative Response This character’s name (I

am...)

Background (I came here from...I was born in...)

Dreams

Current situation

Outlook on American Dream (still believe, lost faith, frustrated, etc.)