An Analysis Of John Winthrop's City Upon A Hill

‘City Upon an Hill’ – When John Winthrop gave his “City Upon a Hill” sermon, the Puritans were still making their way toward the New World. During this time, the Puritans were escaping pressures in England and wished to be able to practice their religion and live under their ideals without the oppression they faced in the Old World. Winthrop’s sermon allowed the Puritans to remain hopeful about their future endeavors in the New World and that their efforts would not be lost. Furthermore, this exemplifies the origins of an important American ideal, Manifest Destiney. The origins of the concept of American Exceptionalism can be traced back to this sermon, as Winthrop described the future colony to be an example for others in the world to follow. …show more content…
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