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How did Franklin’s Puritan upbringing influence his character and outlook?
Why was the occupation of printer a perfect fit for Franklin? How did it match his skills and personality?
Why does Isaacson depict Franklin as a product of the Enlightenment? Consider his interests, politics, and view of religion. Does that imply that the outlook of the American middle class is consistent with the Enlightenment?
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By Walter Isaacson