Asked by Bobby Mangum on May 11, 2024
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John Winthrop's vision for a "city upon a hill"
A) solidified the relations between the various groups of Puritans.
B) had little to do with religious issues.
C) had absolutely no impact on political issues.
D) eventually led to dissent and disruption.
John Winthrop
An English Puritan lawyer and one of the leading figures in founding the Massachusetts Bay Colony, the second major settlement in New England following Plymouth Colony.
City Upon a Hill
A metaphor from a sermon by Puritan leader John Winthrop, this term highlights the belief that the American colonies had a special mission to serve as a beacon of purity and morality.
Puritans
A collective of Reformed Protestants in England during the 16th and 17th centuries aimed to cleanse the Church of England of its practices deemed "Catholic".
- Comprehend the spiritual incentives that drove colonization and their consequences on the societal and administrative structures of the colonies.
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Ashley FugielMay 15, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
John Winthrop's vision for a "city upon a hill" was meant to inspire the Puritans to create a society that would be a model of Christian charity and righteousness. However, this vision also set high expectations and strict norms that eventually led to dissent and disruption within the community, as not everyone could or wanted to live up to these ideals.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the spiritual incentives that drove colonization and their consequences on the societal and administrative structures of the colonies.