Definitions
The American Dream (pour moi) —> The American Dream is the idea that anyone can achieve success and a better life through hard work and determination, regardless of their background.
Pour la prof —> The American Dream is the belief—rooted in the Declaration of Independence’s promise of “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”—that anyone can start anew and achieve success through freedom, hard work, and opportunity, often tied to immigration, land ownership, and self-determination.
The American dream was first seen in the Declaration of Independence (1776) then made famous by James Truslow (The Epic of America)
It means the American Dream has expanded to include equality and diversity—not just wealth. The Civil Rights, feminist, and immigrant movements reshaped it to reflect fairness and inclusion for all.
Selon l'article de presse (Not that important )
•The American dream was originally about opportunity and advancement without the rigid class barriers of Europe.
•Over time, it became more tied to individual prosperity, homeownership, and upward mobility.
The American dream was never equally available to everyone
American identity is the shared sense of what it means to be American, shaped by values like freedom, equality, democracy, and opportunity, as well as the nation’s diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Silicon Valley is a global center for technology and innovation in the San Francisco Bay Area, California. It’s home to major companies like Apple, Google, Meta, and Tesla, and is known for its start-up culture and entrepreneurial spirit.
Cultural Importance
•- Symbol of the American Dream and innovation
•- Attracts talent from across the country and the world
•- Reinforces U.S. identity as a global leader in technology
Why silicon valley matters
•- Silicon Valley influences global innovation
•- Inspires entrepreneurial ecosystems worldwide
•- Teaches lessons about creativity, resilience, and ambition
•- Encourages thinking beyond traditional limits
The two principal political parties nominate their presidential candidates through a series of state-level elections known as primaries and caucuses.
•The Democrats (obama,joe,hilary)
•the liberal political party
•Its agenda defined by its push for civil rights a social safety net and measures to address climate change
•The Republicans (Trump)
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the conservative political party
aka GOP defined by reducing gun rights , tighter restrictions on immigrations and abortion
The U.S. presidential election uses the Electoral College, where each state has votes based on population. Most states use a winner-takes-all system, and swing states are key battlegrounds that could go to either candidate.
UN (1945): promote peace; NATO (1949): collective defense; WTO (1995): regulate trade; Paris Agreement (2015): climate action; TPP (2016): trade pact withdrawn by Trump
Globalization vs Nationalism: the conflict between global cooperation and national self-interest.
