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Because any young couple, that are industrious, may easily obtain land of their own, on which they can raise a family.
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gutenberg.orgBenjamin Franklin: “Because any young couple, that are industrious, may easily obtain land of their own, on which they can raise a family.”
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Franklin highlights the opportunities for young couples in America to acquire land and start families, reflecting on the American Dream.
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