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State in your own words what John Winthrop meant by the idea of a "city upon a hill." Do you think Winthrop would have judged his colony a success at that mission?

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sickshrimp32

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The idea of a “city upon a hill” referred to by John Winthrop means a perfect Puritan colony, which will set an example to the rest of the world. He stated, “Theeyes of all people are upon us.” Referring to that others are watching them, and they mustset a standard for them to look upon and follow their ways. Winthrop would have judged this colony a success as he was able to set grounds for a safe place in which people can go form their Puritan beliefs free of persecution.

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biggielittle64

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The phrase “city on a hill” refers to a community that others will look up to. John Winthrop used this phrase to describe the Massachusetts Bay colony, which he believed would become a shining example of Puritan perfection.

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