Alexis de Tocqueville and the American Dream | Dream On

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dream16 Tocqueville American Dream American History Democracy in America American exceptionalism penal system Dream On John Fugelsang Roger Weisberg journey Americans social studies immigrant nation immigration
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English-Language Arts History-Social Science
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Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
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Alexis de Tocqueville and the American Dream | Dream On

Learn about Alexis de Tocqueville, his travels around the United States in the 1830s, and his book, Democracy in America in this video from DREAM ON. Tocqueville attempted to capture what it means to be an American and is credited with first exploring the idea of the American Dream. Through video, discussion questions, and teaching tips, students can further explore issues connected to being an American and how understandings of America have changed over time.
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PBS Learning Media

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