From the birth of America, to the present day, the driving force has always been the ultimate, the "American Dream". The realization of the American dream began in the New World. The horrible living conditions in Europe helped attract people to the New World, where they hoped for better living standards. Furthermore, the economic boom of the 20th century fomented the “rags to riches” myth. The philosophy of the American Dream promotes the possibility for all to achieve prosperity without barriers. This includes education for every child and maximum opportunity to make individual choices regardless of race, ethnicity, religion or caste. This ethic began to spread, especially among immigrants who desired this promise. However, it is yet to be determined whether this dream was an illusion that pushed people to leave everything they had and rush to the "land of opportunity" or a vital element that encouraged people to take advantage of the opportunities that the New World had to offer. offer. . The question exists: certainly all dreams are an illusion, however did this specific dream prove to be more than that? In 1931 James Truslow Adams defined the American dream in his book The Epic of America as "life should be better and richer" and more complete for all, with opportunities for each according to ability or achievement. This idealized dream was certainly not easy to realize; it involved many hills to climb Furthermore, “Adams' definition of the dream idealistically encompasses the elements of a functional democracy: social order, opportunity for all regardless of social rank, financial well-being. , and public recognition” (Ştiuliuc, 1). A unified definition of this ethos is not guaranteed, but the temptation is truly irresistible. The concept of the American dream is infinite and limitless. There will always be a dream, rather a vision that stimulates Americans, a goal that will push them to do everything they can is it the 18th century or today Americans will always have a precise vision of their future that pushes them to work harder. Works Cited Alger, Horatio “From Ragged Dick.” Rereading. Ed. Gary Colombo, Robert Cullen and Bonnie Lisle. Boston: Bedford, 1998, Dominik. "The American Dream as a Cultural Expression of North American Identity." Philologica Jassyensia 7.2 (2011): 363-370. Academic research completed. Web.28 March. 2012.