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As you briefly explain how citizens and immigrants have a different perception of the American Dream and their ability to attain that goal, most U.S. citizens envision the white picket fence, home with kids and a dog, and an upper to middle class job as the embodiment of the American dream. For immigrants, it also correlates to a better life and much more ...

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