Usually average Americans dream about have a nice house, a nice car, and a beautiful spouse and a couple of kids. Life back in the 1920's must have bee harsh for people back then because technology ever so slowly started to advance into the future. the American dream is a partial set of ideals for prosperity and success. Now in 2018, with technology being as advanced as it is today. It all stays the same. Big house, Nice Car, Beautiful spouse, and a good paying job.