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New Harmony was a communal which attempted to attain a utopia. New Harmony tried to achieve the Utopian status by having good education, healthy work. All of this would eradicate poverty. It yearned to become a center for science research and education.

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Robert Owen was born into a large family in the United Kingdom. He was forced to conclude his formal education at the age of 10. He rejected Christianity in favor of a rational philosophy based on social reform. He managed a large textile mill in Scotland, where he witnessed the miserable lives of the workers. These experiences were the main cause of the core principles in New Harmony. He invested a large amount of his fortune, about 135 thousand dollars, to buy New Harmony.

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The town of New Harmony failed within 3 years. Although New Harmony was not successful, it had an impact on American History. New Harmony had a tremendous effect because it was a beacon of inspiration for free education in America. New Harmony actually had the first kindergarten in the United States. Many politicians today still believe in free education. A perfect example is Bernie Sanders.