... expense of foreign peoples. Indeed, Butler paints a picture of a late colonial culture not only radically reshaped by immigration, but essentially the same as modern American culture. For better of for worse, our culture places tremendous importance upon the acquisition of wealth. America prides itself on its national wealth and the professional talent of its populace. Butler proves that these ... but potentially profitable field. Unfortunately, the stunning economic growth of 1680-1770 was not experienced by all early Americans. Needless to say, slaves were completely prohibited from en...

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