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CLEP Intro to Sociology

Category - Social Mobility

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Matthew was born into the lower class, but has always desired to attain the American Dream of owning a nice home and making an income that will leave him without financial worries. What path might help him pursue this dream?

Winning the lottery
A ground breaking idea
A college degree
All of the above
None of the above

Explanation

Answer: D - Matthew might be able to reach the American Dream by winning the lottery, having a ground breaking idea, or pursuing a college degree. Many Americans desire upward social mobility and these are all paths that they use in their attempt to succeed. Sadly, due to an increasingly rigid class system and economic hardships, the American Dream is harder to attain than ever before.

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