The common thought was the American dream only applied to people who fit within some certain criteria. That criteria of course, being that they were white and male Americans. Immigrants, African Americans, and women did not get as many opportunities as the white men did. Even though that was the case, they still believed they would have the chance to succeed in America. For most of American history, men who were Native American, Asian, African American, or poor were barred from all but a narrow range of electable futures. In today’s world, of course that has changed. I appreciated how you discussed the troubles specifically that women and African Americans endured simply so that they could be considered equal. Their dreams no longer have to
