Modern Americans Vs. Puritans

Part I of Essay
Are we or are we not? That is the question. Does the current generation of Americans have the same values and morals of the Puritans of the 1600’s? Some would say yes and others would say no. This paper will show both sides of the argument. It will discuss whether or n ....

Part II of Essay
.... skills. A lawyer in today’s society is taught to lie. Lying is a big part of today’s society, and the Puritans would not have liked that very much. They would have been rather upset. The Puritans believed that self-reliance was a key to a successful life. They believed that if everyone took care of themselves, there would be no problems. Relying on someone else is very risky. What if they do not pull through? What if they leave you high and dry? What are you going to do now? If they relied on themselves, their life would be in the ....