... to work very hard. Putting all his energy into his academics made him get accepted t the University of Berkley. He was finally able to break free from the poverty of the streets that held him prisoner for most of his childhood and teen years, and finally be able to see the world from a whole new perspective. In California, he views life a completely different way. Dalton ... that poverty and crime are not only prevalent in his life and city, but virtually anywhere in the world. By going to college in California, his view of America changes drastically because he sees similarities betwee...

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• Grade Level: High School

... space between them and the poor also grew. The paradox between progress and poverty in a society which was capable of providing for everyone showed the countries inability to deal with social and civil issues. The economy was booming and the middle class soared. The standard ... of living in the middle class also rose. People were able to own all of the amenities of life. Economic prosperity lead to rising incomes which encouraged people to spend. People built new houses in ... the suburbs or moved into expensive apartments. The Average family owned two cars. These were the expressions...

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• Grade Level: High School