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3 days ago · Quoting John Winthrop, one of the early Pilgrims, Kennedy said, “We must always consider that we shall be as a city upon a hill – the eyes of all people are upon us.”
5 days ago · In 1618 John Winthrop could count himself among England's fortunate. He married Margaret Tyndal, the woman he was to call 'mine owne, mine onely, my best beloved,' and he inherited his father's estates, becoming Lord of the Manor in Groton, Suffolk.
3 days ago · Hyatt says John Winthrop, leading 700 Puritans to Massachusetts in 1631, said it like this: "'Others may come to the New World for wealth and furs.' He said, 'We have another goal, another end. We have entered into an explicit covenant with God to be His people in this New World.'
4 days ago · As governor of Massachusetts Bay Colony, Winthrop (1588-1649) was instrumental in forming the colony's government and shaping its legislative policy. He envisioned the colony, centered in present-day Boston, as a "city upon a hill" from which Puritans would spread religious righteousness throughout the world.
4 days ago · When Massachusetts leader John Winthrop spoke of a "city upon a hill," he was referring to that colonys desire to: A. become independent of England B. establish an ideal government C. serve as a model Christian community D. be financially successful
4 days ago · Throughout his two terms, the 40th president invoked “A Model of Christian Charity,” a sermon by John Winthrop, the Puritan lawyer and governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, who...
3 days ago · English Colonies in the Americas Quiz. During the 17th and 18th centuries, the English established thirteen colonies in North America. This quiz is about them. A multiple-choice quiz by LordBehemoth .
