Are we living the dream or are we fooling ourselves?. What is the American Dream? Past and Present To what extent does it exist today?. Images of the American Dream. Include a slide show or video???. The Great Gatsby. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
The American Dream
Are we living the dream or are we fooling ourselves?What is the
American Dream? Past and PresentTo what extent does it exist
today?
Images of the American DreamInclude a slide show or video???The
Great GatsbyCharacter Analysis (Embodies the American Dream?
Dissillusioned or unsatisfied?) To what extent are characters
disillusioned, or unsatisfied with their lives (e.g., their
relationships, employment, social status, wealth, families,
personal histories, etc.)?TomMyrtle and GeorgeGatsbyNickDaisyWealth
and Desires-Historical Comparisons1920sToday106,521,537 people in
the United States 2,132,000 unemployed, Unemployment 5.2% Life
expectancy: Male 53.6, Female 54.6 343.000 in military (down from
1,172,601 in 1919) Average annual earnings $1236; Teacher's salary
$970 Dow Jones High 100 Low 67 Illiteracy rate reached a new low of
6% of the populationGangland crime included murder, swindles,
racketeeringIt took 13 days to reach California from New York There
were 387,000 miles of paved road.
How has it changed?Show imagesPersonal experiences of
studentIdeas and concepts for todayResources and other
connectionsMusic/song lyricsFoolin Yourself: StyxModern Day:
Foreigner (intro to PP)Jazz for 20sCalifornia DreaminModern/20s
Livin' the DreamUncle KrackerUncle KrackerHappy Hour (Deluxe
Version)2009-09-14T07:00:[email protected] 2009 Atlantic
Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International
Inc. for the world outside of the United States2009-09-21
23:20:42
