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Immigration, Labor, and the Pursuit of the American Dream
Examine how immigrant communities and working-class families navigated economic barriers, discrimination, and opportunity in pursuit of the American Dream.
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Defining and Accessing the American Dream
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Analyze the philosophical origins, historical evolution, and systemic economic barriers surrounding the pursuit of the American Dream.
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Learning standards covered
SS.H.6.9-12Illinois Social Studies Standards · All agesAnalyze the concept and pursuit of the “American Dream.”
SS.H.8.9-12Illinois Social Studies Standards · All agesAnalyze key historical events and contributions of individuals through a variety of perspectives, including those of historically underrepresented groups.