Living with my grandpa all my life, I'm sure i know something about it.

The American Dream was established when the immigration waves of the poor and hungry were coming to America to start anew. They were willing to work hard and make money the best way they knew how, and slowly establish themselves. Many immigrants of that time became very wealthy as a result of their hardwork, making a fortune so their children could have a better life.

Yea, it's like that.