The american dream is, in essence, liberty. You can come to America and not be held back by the government, your religion, or your social status. The american dream is freedom.
To females, the American Dream is the house with the white fence, the kids, the dogs, and the whole shebang.
To males, the American Dream is having a cool $20mil in the bank; allowing him any kind of lifestyle that he craves.
Did you know that Tess married a rich brain surgeon? They live right on the beach in Malibu, and you got to see the blue eyes of her newborn boy. They are living the Americandream.
The AmericanDream (to the eyes of a European) could be summerized by just one picture: a bald eagle with its wings spread out, with a 50. minigun under each one while the American flag waves pridefully in the background