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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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Benjamin Franklin
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..."
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"...towards life. And this is best expressed by a man named Benjamin Franklin, okay, who is considered one of the founding fathers of America...."
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"...went to America. Many of the founding fathers of America, including Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, were Freemasons. So, America was founded in many ways..."
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"...of the average American at this stage in history. Okay? Now, Benjamin Franklin, by writing his memoir, he starts a new fad in America..."
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"...All right, so let's read certain passages from the autobiography of Benjamin Franklin to gain insight into the American psychology. From the bosom of..."
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"...if you think about it we discussed the the memoir of Benjamin Franklin right?"
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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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