Library Guides: American Dream: Home

Introduction

"Life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement regardless of social class or circumstances of birth." (James Truslow Adams 1931)

Background Information

CQ Researcher
In-depth, analytical reporting on the most current and controversial issues. Ex: Students AND "American Dream"

Date Coverage: 1991-date

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Gale Virtual Reference Library
A database of encyclopaedia, almanacs, and specialized reference resources.

Can be linked to Google or Microsoft account to quickly save entries.
Date Coverage: Varies
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Wikipedia -- Years in the United States
American Decades 2000 - 2009
Britannica Book of the Year
MU Ellis Library - Ready Reference
REF AE5 .E364 1957-2013

Pew Research Center

Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world. It conducts public opinion polling, demographic research, media content analysis and other empirical social science research.

Browse "Topics" tab to get reports and data on subject such as homeownership, millennials, income equality, lifestyle, etc.

Search box (upper right): American Dream

Pew Report: Millennials in Adulthood