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How has it been impacted (positively or negatively) by the economy; enactment of laws; politics; and public opinion

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Discussion: The American Dream
Discussion Topic
Task: Reply to this topic
For this discussion, please conduct research using scholarly resources related to The American Dream from the Springfield College Library Database and/or other outside resources.
Discuss the current status of the concept.
How has it been impacted (positively or negatively) by the economy; enactment of laws; politics; and public opinion
Cite any sources used for this discussion.
Please post your original response by Thursday and respond to 2 classmates by Sunday.
Assignment: Your Vision of the American Dream Video Speech
Assignment
Task: Submit to complete this assignment
Reflect on your cultural perspective of independence by preparing a two minute Independence Day Speech using the video note feature in Brightspace.
How to Record a Video Note in Brightspace for an Assignment
Imagine you had been asked to give the speech in the neighborhood or town where you grew up. In your own words, create a video using the video note feature in Brightspace answering the following questions:
How would you describe the American Dream of Independence
Using your lived experiences, what is the meaning and purpose for celebrating an Independence day
What would you say are the challenges now faced by this country? What needs to change?
Due Sunday.
Essay #3: Political, Social, Economic Resistance, and Its Implications
Assignment
Task: Submit to complete this assignment
Essay #3: Political, Social, Economic Resistance, and Its Implications
To complete this assignment, please conduct research using scholarly resources related to resistance and passive resistance from the Springfield College Library Database and/or other outside resources.
After conducting some research, select a topic related to resistance that you are interested in learning more about.
Prepare and submit a 2 – 3 page, comprehensive essay that discusses your reaction and reflection (summary of topics; who does it impact and what progress has been made to date to rectify these social injustices) focused on your selected topics related to resistance.
This assignment should include a minimum of 2 related scholarly resources.
To get started, this worksheet will explain the difference between active and passive resistance. Do not worry about doing the activities or assignments listed on the worksheet, just read the information at the top explaining the differences. You can use this worksheet if you would like to brainstorm, but you will not need to turn it in.
Additionally, you may consider skimming this Nonviolent Conflict and Civil Resistance book from the Springfield College Database to gather some more ideas.

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Resources

Zinn text chapters 23, 24, & 25: https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9781317325307
Developing a Liberatory Consciousness: https://apps.carleton.edu/campus/intercultural/assets/dev_liberatory_conscious_001.pdf
Transformation of the American Dream: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/04/upshot/the-transformation-of-the-american-dream.html
Active vs. Passive Resistance (you do not need to complete this worksheet, but it will be used as a reference for the essay this week): http://www.bpsgroverteacher.com/uploads/1/4/8/4/14847764/active_passive_resistance.pdf
Nonviolent Conflict & Civil Resistance (you do not need to read any specific chapters, but it will be used as a reference for the essay this week): https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/springfieldcollege/reader.action?docID=1042686&ppg=1