between a strong central government and the public interest."It is rather to argue that in politics there are no immaculate conceptions, and that in the drive for a stronger general government motives of all sorts played a part, common good or public interest that militated against their private status."
The Puritans main value was religion. They lived their entire lives focused on doing good in God's eyes. They also highly valued hard work and family, though divorce was more common than in Europe. Puritans would most likely be taken aback by how little God has to do with everyday things. Not saying God does not have a heavy presence in Modern America, but Puritans' world revolved around God. I believe Puritans would also not think to kindly of America's "work hard relax harder" mindset. Puritans thought you could never work too much, whereas many Americans do not carry that same way of mind.
The growth of American cities during the late 19th and early 20th centuries led progressive reformers to push for "improved public services" although many pushed for women's rights as well.
