The American Dream

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The paper examines the relative influence and importance of patriot leaders such as Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, James Madison, George Washington and Alexander Hamilton. The paper demonstrates that all six of these men had a profound impact on events as the American colonists struggled first for independence and then to establish a new nation.

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"Examining the relative influence and importance of patriot leaders such as Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, James Madison, George Washington and Alexander Hamilton demonstrates that all six of these men had a profound impact on events as the American colonists struggled first for independence and then to establish a new nation. But Benjamin Franklin was the most instrumental in leading the way to the American Dream, primarily because of the broad range of his influence and enduring importance of his contributions. Franklin attributed his success in life to his firm belief that successful people "worked just a little harder than other people." (Chew) Through his writing and actions, Franklin established himself as a man of wisdom and a political leader who could be trusted. "

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