Power And The Glory: Myths Of American Exceptionalism

In the section "The Power and the Glory: Myths of American Expectionalism" of the novel, Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Political Issues, Expanded (18th Edition) by George McKenna and Stanley Feingold discussed how the "American exceptionalism" has the capability whether by religious belief or righteousness to bring forth civilization to the world by brutality if necessary. John Winthrop referred to the Massachusetts Bay Colony as the "city upon a hill". Whereas, Ronald Reagan referred to the Massachusetts Bay Colony as a "shining city on a hill". Throughout time, religious belief has been invoked by the presidents of the United States. Every American leader didn't withhold a religious belief, but nevertheless the idea about using powers effectively continued on. …show more content…
Walt discussed how twenty years ago Americans described the United States as being a "shining city on a hill". A couple expression of views on "American exceptionalism" assume the values, political system, and history of America are original and significant of worldwide appreciation. Americans also assume the United States is both assured and permitted to take on a positive influence to the world. The assumptions created by Americans of America's global role are mostly myths. Despite the fact that the United States have their own qualities, the procedure of U.S. foreign policy has been determined by its relative power including global