... of society. Perhaps this can be acknowledged of eighteenth century America also, due to the varied backgrounds of the population, and the vast number of religions practised at this time. But due to an increased sense of belonging within the increasing proportion of American born citizens, there was a common desire for unity in moral code and daily practice. Franklin shrewdly observed and ... respect he attained in his lifetime, and beyond. Or could it be credited to the vulnerability or emotional instability of the population, as to why the morals Franklin urged were so better accepted ...

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