It is evident that the American Dream is in fact diminishing over time, and the impact it has on American society and economy is becoming detrimental for both the modern and future generations. As James Truslow Adams stated in 1931, the American Dream was an idea that everyone sought out to achieve, both Americans and immigrants. However, due to society’s warped mindset that monetary surplus is the key to happiness, the true definition of the American Dream has been lost over the past seven decades. Without an idea and goal that everyone has equal opportunity, America’s society is taking a big hit economically as a nation. As debt and unemployment rates are increasing, citizens are becoming desperate to make money, ultimately starting businesses
