He argues that American per-capita wealth despite colonial status comes from an American work ethic and attitude toward life, epitomized by Benjamin Franklin.
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American Work Ethic
He argues that American per-capita wealth despite colonial status comes from an American work ethic and attitude toward life, epitomized by Benjamin Franklin.
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"Mercantilism is the idea that all trade should be directed by the state for the purpose of generating wealth for the state. And so..."
"...the British? And the answer has to do with the American work ethic, the American attitude towards life. And this is best expressed by..."
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America begins here as a cure for civilization: a clean-slate game built from Enlightenment rights, self-help, property, and fair rules.
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