Was franklin a spiritual descendant of the puritans

  Would you or would you not consider franklin a spiritual descendant of the puritans The link to the reading follows. http://www.gutenberg.org/files/20203/20203-h/20203-h.htm The assignment: Based on your readings, would you or would you not consider Franklin a spiritual descendant of the Puritans? Explain your answer in detail and use specific examples from the text. Remember: to cite and reference any sources that you may use, including the primary text itself. Use MLA formatting and standards.