... 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-sacrifice, and giving them a new spin to promote industrialisation and efficiency. Some said, for this ... children and young adults for cultural enlightenment in Europe. So rather than freedom of expression through artistic means, as American culture today encourages, Jefferson referred perhaps more t...

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