How did the 'City upon a Hill' concept influence later American identity?
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Correct answer: It established the idea of American Exceptionalism and a sense of national mission
Winthrop's imagery has been cited by countless American leaders, from JFK to Reagan. It fostered the belief that America is a unique, exemplary nation with a duty to lead the world by example.
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