I'm pretty sure it's mostly cultural, and has a lot to do with the American Dream whatever it means. I think its this general idea that anyone can make it if t

I'm pretty sure it's mostly cultural, and has a lot to do with the American Dream whatever it means. I think its this general idea that anyone can make it if they work hard, I don't think there is an equivalent notion in most European countries, at least the ones I have contact with due to having family all over the place.