Develop an argument, synthesizing sources that both support and contradict your position. Why do you believe the American Dream is still such a major part of the American mythos? 

This assignment is designed for you to develop an argument, synthesizing sources that both support and contradict your position.

Assignment:  Compose an argument of between 1000 and 1250 words that synthesizes the 3 sources from the “Money and Success” section of Rereading America that we read for this week: “Class in America,” “Framing Class, Vicarious Living, and Conspicuous Consumption,” and “Why We Should Give Free Money to Everyone.”

The prompt that you consider when creating your argument is:  Why do you believe the American Dream is still such a major part of the American mythos?

• The Construction: Your argument will follow the pattern below as it best fits:

• • Introduction with a thesis
  • Background information that states the issue being discussed
  • Offer your point-of-view to answer the problem with support from the sources listed.
  • Acknowledge the opposing side using your ideas plus the sources listed, if applicable.
  • Offer a rebuttal to the opposing side using your best argument strategies and using the sources listed, if applicable.