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Are We or Are We Not?
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 not we share the values of self-reliance and honesty like the Puritans treasured. This essay will discuss the importance of the family and home to the Puritans and compare that to today's standards. It will also discuss other issues not listed above.
Honesty was an important value of the Puritans. They were a very religious people and it was a sin to lie. Honesty was stressed to children as they were growing up. In today's society, that is not so true.
Parents do not care that much about honesty. They would like their children to live an honest life but they do not stress it as much as the Puritans did. This world is made up of lies. It was once said, "History is a set of lies......

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