Americans held that virtue was pivotal to the success of their new nation.
what did they mean by virtue? how did they hope to ensure that their citizens and leaders possessed virtue?

Historical vs today's presidents (compare)

As you drive in to school, you hear a random radio-show caller arguing that sun exposure really has not been shown to cause skin cancer and that some research suggests that skin cancer is completely genetic and not related to sun exposure at all. at the time, you think that this is a silly argument and that the caller does not know what she is talking about. however, two months later, you are outside without wearing sunscreen, and you find yourself remembering that you had read something about how the sun actually does not cause skin cancer. this process is evidence that has influenced your attitude

According to the law of supply,suppliers want to sell their product at prices