The pilgrims risked their lives to come to America. They left everyone and everything they had behind them. The reason the came here was to start a new beginning. They wanted a new place to live and to develop in a new county. They left everything and set sail to America

The Puritans of Salem very much value integrity and honesty. For example John Proctor was willing to die to protect his name. These values shaped their dream because they wanted to be trust loyal people in the community. Salem is highly religious and highly restrictive. It is a place where you can be hung for lying about crimes you committed.

Americans during the Enlightenment very much valued religious tolerance and political organization. They wanted to develop the nations. People like Thomas Jefferson and Ben Franklin had come up with new ideas to help better the future. They also valued their natural rights. They had the Declaration of Independence written to ensure people's natural rights.