Pros And Cons Of The Colony Of Virginia

The Colony of Virginia was the first settlement in America, founded in 1607; The American Dream also began to develop at this time. The governing system was in some ways a democracy; in reality it was more of a plutocracy. Governor Berkeley assigns a council consisting of the wealthy, having both wealthy and power they assigned themselves their own land and hired those who would plant the very profitable Tabaco plant. The America Dream was beginning to flourish for the prosperous settlers. William Byrd also discovers the potential for greatness in America, his family was well known for its Tabaco. His wealth allowed for him to eat much better than Byrd’s slaves on the planation. For the Puritans, the American Dream started off as being a way for the puritans to freely express and practice religion without being persecuted by the …show more content…
Economic stability and educational resources are one of the many reasons the United States has nearly 500’000 immigrants. Half a million people believe that each individual can, through hard working and strength of mind, achieve everything. There are some drawbacks however to this wishful thinking. For one, there are still often hundreds of applicants for a single opening. With nearly three times as many job seekers as there are job openings, employers are often overwhelmed by the response for even low-paying jobs. This results in an instability for the job market. Also, immigration is another challenge facing the United States because of the supposed hope the American Dream offers. According to the Department of Homeland Security, around 11.5 million illegal immigrants reside in the U.S. Yet, there are millions who have excelled with the help of the opportunities the country offers. What started as a way of escaping religious oppression has now become a symbol of hope for those striving for a better life and the promise of