The self-help concept is an American value that was definitely exhibited by the Puritans. First, they started out in England and were not happy with their lives there because of religious views. So, they “helped” their selves by moving to America. They knew they would have little here but they still came and prevailed. The puritans came together and started building houses, cutting down trees, and working to make a better life. Nothing got in their way, even the Native Americas. They did what they had to do to get more land and accomplished it.