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How could the concept of being a “city upon a hill “ be applied to the colonial america experience?

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"A City upon a Hill" is a phrase derived from the parable of Salt and Light in Jesus's Sermon on the Mount. In a modern context, it is used in United States politics to refer to America acting as a "beacon of hope" for the world. The Puritans' wanted to set an example of charity, affection, and unity. Metaphorically, ”the City upon a Hill," an early example of American exceptionalism.

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