How does the song "the shot" by Hamilton apply to the American dream

The song, “The Shot” by Hamilton applies to the American Dream in many ways. “Young scrappy and hungry” is a line from the song that shows how people were back when the British were in rule. People had ambition and wanted to create their own laws, government, and live in their own free will. So by taking the first steps towards getting freedom from the British, they are taking their shot.