The New Land Of New Ideas
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The 18th century Americans turned their backs on the old ideas of the
Puritans. The Puritans believed in the population acting within the religious
ways of the times. The 18th century population turned their lifestyles to a
lifestyle of self interest. This lifestyle was dedicated to the goal of
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Middle of paper
.... land, one could work all day and still not produce
very much. However, in the new land there was more opportunity for
entrepreneurship. This led to a increase in the self-interest principle and a
decrease in the principles of religion. In Old England, it was believed that
the few that had the wealth were blessed. Even the King was viewed as the
Lord's represantive on Earth. In the new land one had to work to gain faith.
Wealth that the individual created was viewed as being faithful to ....
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