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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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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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Empire Of Democracy

2025-05-15, day precision · Civilization #52: Empire of Democracy

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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..."

Empire Of Democracy

2025-05-15, day precision · Civilization #52: Empire of Democracy

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"...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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Empire Of Democracy

2025-05-15, day precision · claims

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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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