中文摘要：美国是世界经济强国。清教主义是美国文化的重要组成部分。首先，本文讨论了清教主义的起源、定义和清教的教义。其次，论文介绍了本杰明·富兰克林的家庭背景、以及富兰克林清教道德规范的形成。再者，本文讨论了富兰克林的节俭、勤奋、反对权威等清教教义美德。最后，论文概括了富兰克林及清教主义对当代美国文化的积极影响。

关键词：清教主义、清教教义、本杰明·富兰克林、美国文化 

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中文摘要

Abstract

1. Introduction1

2. Literature Review.2

2.1 The origin of Puritanism 2

2.2 The definition of Puritanism.3

3. The Formation of Franklin’s Puritan Ethics.4

3.1 The family background of Franklin.5

3.2 The influence of the Puritan ethics in his childhood.5

4. The Puritanism Reflected in Franklin’s Achievements7

4.1 Franklin’s thriftiness.7

4.2 Franklin’s rebellion against authority.8

4.3 Franklin’s diligence.9

4.4 The doctrines of Puritanism becoming American dominating culture10

5. The Positive Influence of Puritanism on Modern America11 

5.1 Helping realize American dream.11

5.2 Helping America become a superpower.11

5.3 Helping construct American social mores12

6. Conclusion.13

Works Cited14