... 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 utilised this, using traditionally puritan ideals of hard work and self ... his intelligence due to the hierarchical, dismissive attitude of British society towards lower classes, naturally yearned for a different way of life and the opportunity to expressive himself freely . He wrot...

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