In “A Model of Christian Charity,” John Winthrop describes a covenant that he believes exist between God and immigrants on the Arabella . He states that the colonists must create “a city upon a hill,” a Godly, Christian, Puritan city whose blueprint would redeem and reform English society. Winthrop ultimately hoped to establish in New England a pure church that would offer a model for the churches in England. American presidents like John F. Kennedy and Ronald Reagan have borrowed Winthrop’s phrase, claiming their presidential goals/dreams are quintessential “American” because they continue in the tradition established by John Winthrop’s “a city upon a hill.” Yet, JFK and Reagan transform its original meaning, using the symbol differently to present their version of the American Dream as defined by Franklin.
JFK:
1. JFK wrote this speech after elected in order to present his American Dream for his presidency. In his speech, he promises to remember his Massachusetts roots in the White House. According to JFK, what Massachusetts groups exhibit important qualities that he hopes to uphold as president-elect? What qualities do you think these groups symbolize? What parts of JFK’s vision uphold and reject Ben Franklin’s version of the American Dream? Explain your answer. (5 sentences)
2. JFK stated that his presidency will be guided and judged by standards established by John Winthrop. According to JFK, what are those standards? How do JFK’s standards expand and change Winthrop’s original standards?
3. What does JFK specifically mean when he stated that America is “a city upon a hill?” How did JFK expand and change Winthrop’s original meaning?
Reagan
4. In his farewell speech, Reagan described his vision of and dream for America. Name 2 aspects of that dream that Reagan believed are inherently “American.” What parts of this vision uphold and reject Ben Franklin’s version of the American Dream? Explain your answer. (5 sentences)
5. What does Reagan specifically mean when he stated that America is “a city upon a hill?” How did Reagan expand and change Winthrop’s original meaning?
7. Access http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_exceptionalism to read the definition of American Exceptionalism. Write a one sentence definition of that term. Then provide 2 phrases/sentences from Winthrop’s speech that express this sentiment and explain how they establish the idea that this country is special. Provide 2 phrases/sentences from JFK and Reagan’s speech that express this sentiment and explain how they express this similar idea. Finally, why do you think American presidents express American Exceptionalism in speeches? Explain you answer. (8 sentences)
Homework:
Reread Blog posts that explore each students' American dreams under the section titled "The Great Gatsby: The American Dream-Introduction."
1. How do your personal American Dreams compare to JFK and Reagan’s dreams for this country? Provide 1 similarity and one difference between your dreams and JFK and Reagan’s visions.
2. Do you think that your dreams have been influenced by the idea of American Exceptionalism? Explain your answer. (5 sentences)
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1. JFK refers to the Pilgrims and Puritans who first settled the land as a group whose important qualities he would like to exhibit as president. These groups symbolize pioneering, leading a nation into new territory. JFK upholds the hard-working, honorable side of Ben Franklin's American Dream. JFK's American dream involves being a respectable example to others of how to act as a nation, while Ben Franklin's American Dream was more focused on industry. B-Frank wanted a wholesome American, working hard for an honest day's wage. JFK wanted a respectable American to act as a role model for others.
1. according to JFK, the massachusetts groups that exhibit impotant qualities that he plans to uphold were the common threads woven by the pilgrim and the puritan,the fisherman and the farmer,the yankee amd the immigrant.This people worked hard to contribute to the cuntry. the qualities that these peopled possed were courage,judgement,integrity, and dedication. Just like Ben Franklin, JFk believes that hard work will help you reach tour goal of "the American Dream", however,he doesnt mention relgiion as much as BEn Franklin.
2. John Winthrop set the 'city upon a hill' standard which JFK used as his guide. Winthrop's original city upon a hill was stated in a way to show that 'the eyes of all people are upon us', therefore one must act as a good, respectable person. JFK adapted this idea into meaning that because all eyes were on them, they must set an example rather than simply act accordingly.
1. The massuchets groups that are said to exhibit important qualities are the fisherman, farmers, the Yankees, and the immigrant. All of these groups share the common quality of hard work. These groups were not given what they had, they needed to earn it. JFK emboides the same vision of the american dream as Benjamin's dream because both believed that you needed to work hard to become succesful. Although, Benjamin bleievd hard work would you give you a good life, JFK thought hard work was neccesary to keep the world in order.
JFK believes that the Pilgrams, the Purtians, fisherman, Yankees, and immigrants have the values that he would like to uphold as the President. These groups repesent the first american dreams, hard work, determination, and the hope for a better life for ones self and their families. JFK also believes deeply in the standards that John Winthrop set up. JFK however believes that we judge people and that is not what Ben Franklin believed we should do. JFK says that we are truely men of judgement and Frnaklin would say if we are then we should try to get away from it.
3. JFK, when deeming American 'a city upon a hill', meant that American needed to prove itself as an honorable example to the rest of the world. Winthrop may have originally meant this to mean that God is watching, and as a city upon a hill, they were to behave respectfully and sculpt themselves into good citizens. JFK expands this meaning to include acting as a role model.
1. JFK hopes to uphold the qualities of the Pilgrims, Puritans, fishermen, farmers, Yankees, and the immigrants. These groups symbolize the qualities of the common people. JFK did not want to forget his roots and wanted to exhibit the qualities of hard working common people and the people who fought to make our country what it has become today. JFK's vision upholds Ben Franklin's American Dream because they both strive for hope and unity. JFK hopes for a unified America by saying all of the people of this country are important to its success. From the farmers to the Yankees everyone contributes their hard work to our country.
JFK:
1. According to JFK, the Massachusetts groups that exhibit important qualities that he hopes to uphold as president-elect are the Pilgrims, Puritans, the fisherman and the farmer, and the Yankees and the immigrants. The qualities these groups symbolize are courage, judgement, integrity, and dedication. JFK's vision upholds Ben Franklin's version of the American Dream by also saying that they work hard. JFK also states that they need to unify together like Winthrop stated. JFK's vision rejects Ben Franklin's version of the American Dream by not mainly focusing on a perfect family and lifestyle.
2. According to JFK, the standards established by John Winthrop are building a new government on a perilous frontier and to be a city upon the hill. JFK's standards expand and change Winthrop's original standards by changing the qualities that will characterize our government's conduct in the future. He also believes that God and prayers will help us becoem more successful.
3. When JFK stated that America is "a city upon a hill" JFK specially meant that the eyes of all people are on us. He means that we would be the role models for the world and we have to do our best and be very successful. JFK expanded and changed Winthrop's original meaning by adding more pressure on people so that we can become the world role model and everyone will look up to us.
2.JFK believes that we are in fact "a city upon a hill-the eyes of all people are upon us". Everybody will be looking at every branch of the government ehather it be national,state, or local. He believs that the voage in 1961 in briginging to country together to deal with issues such as civil rights,the cold war, and vietnam war is as important as forming this country.
1. In his speach JFK mentions he wont forget the common woven groups of people like, the Pilgrams and the puritans, the fisherman and the farmer, the Yankee and the immigrant. These groups symbolize our countrys backbone and the hardworking commoners of our society. These hardworking people uphold Ben Frabnklins idea of working hard to acheive your goals; and that is egg zactly what they represent. Although these people also reject it because none of them were really able to unify themselve with their peers. The pilgrams faught the Indians, the Puritans alienated their own people(the scarlette letter), the Yankees faught the south and divided the whole country, and the immigrants refused to assimilate to american.
1. In his speach JFK mentions he wont forget the common woven groups of people like, the Pilgrams and the puritans, the fisherman and the farmer, the Yankee and the immigrant. These groups symbolize our countrys backbone and the hardworking commoners of our society. These hardworking people uphold Ben Frabnklins idea of working hard to acheive your goals; and that is egg zactly what they represent. Although these people also reject it because none of them were really able to unify themselve with their peers. The pilgrams faught the Indians, the Puritans alienated their own people(the scarlette letter), the Yankees faught the south and divided the whole country, and the immigrants refused to assimilate to american.
1. The groups that JFK mention that will never be forgotten are he pilgrims and puritans, the fisherman and farmer, and the Yankee and immigrant. The quality that these groups symbolize is that the pilgrim and puritan resemble the beginning of America. They were the first to arrive here therefore they set up this America. The fisherman and farmer represent eh working class. They show that in order to continue to live here in the Americas that we would have to work hard to stay alive and make there dream of being free from England, possible by finding food and selling it to make money. The immigrant and Yankee show how America is based on equality. Immigrants make up America most people are descendants of immigrants and the immigrants show how to make there life better for themselves and there family they had hope and did the impossible and left their home land. Ben Franklin belived that with hard work comes a reward, were JFK belived that in oreder to obtain what you dream for hard work is required.
The groups JFK believes to exhibit important qualities are the puritans and pilgrims. The qualities these groups symbolize are, in my view, the average American. JFK explains how he will not forget the ways of the farmer and the fisherman, the Yankee and the immigrant and the pilgrim and the puritan. I think that he means by this that he will not forget about the average American or the working class while he is in office. JFK rejects the American Dream set by Ben Franklin by saying we should pass judgment upon others when Ben Franklin says the Americans should not judge people. JFK upholds Franklins views by saying that dedication to projects you take on in live and Franklin be3lives the same thing.
The groups that exhibited JFK's important qualities were the pilgrims , fishermen, farmers,and puritans. These groups all worked hard at their craft and lived good and honest lives. JFK's speech embodies Franlin's american dream because both believed in hard work to become successful. The difference between the two is that Franklin's american dream was a guideline for a good life while JFK thought hard work was needed to bring order and justice to the world.
The groups that exhibited JFK's important qualities were the pilgrims , fishermen, farmers,and puritans. These groups all worked hard at their craft and lived good and honest lives. JFK's speech embodies Franlin's american dream because both believed in hard work to become successful. The difference between the two is that Franklin's american dream was a guideline for a good life while JFK thought hard work was needed to bring order and justice to the world.
1. JFK uses several metaphors as models: The Pilgrim and the Puritan, the fisherman and the farmer, and the Yankee and the immigrant. He said that they had/had the strength to endure hardship in the hope of a brighter future. These groups symbolize light in the face of adversity. This is different from Franklin's American Dream in that JFK believes that to survive, we must be a collective whole. Franklin supported total independence. However, these two visions are similar in that they both uphold justice and courage.
1. According to JFK the qualities he hopes to uphold in the White House are from the Puritan, Pilgrim, fishermen, farmers,Yankees, and immigrants or common people throughtout our nations hstory. These groups all symbolizes how hard work,and courage basicly made our country what is is today.In JFK's vision i dont think he rejects Ben Franklin's american dream at all he adresses hard work, courage, and education.These are the basic points of Ben Franklin's dream for america and you can see how it still upholds all the way till today.
1)JFK says that the Massachusetts groups that exhibit important qualities that he hopes to uphold as president-elect are the Pilgrims, Puritans, the fisherman and the farmer, and the Yankees and the immigrants. These groups symbolize are courage, integrity, judgement, and dedication. JFK's wanted to keep Benjamin Franklin's version of the American Dream by showing that these groups are very hard working. He also agrees with John Winthrop by saying that the nation needs to be unified together. JFK’s version of the American Dream rejects Ben Franklin’s “perfect” vision by not placing family at the center of life.
2. JFK agrees with John Winthrop's original standards but he expands on it by changing the qualities that will lead our government to more success. He also thinks being religious and including God in every day life will help the nation to be successful.
3.JFK said that America is "a city upon a hill". In saying this, he meant that other countries would be watching us, and taking us as examples. This means that other countries would be using us as their role models to gain success. JFK expanded and changed Winthrop's original vision by encouraging the people to be successful so that the rest of the world would use us an as example.
JFK hopes to uphold qualities of the common people. The common people are symbolized by fisherman, pilgrims, farmers, yankees, immigrants and puritans. He wanted to show the qualities of the hard working common people and not forget where he is from. Ben Franklin's American dream is held up by JFK's vision because they both push foward for hope and unity. JFK says the success of America is dependant upon all of the people in the country. Everyone around pushs to do hard work in this counrty from the rich to the poor.
John Winthrop's original standards for society were justice and mercy.JFK expanded those qualities with four of his own which were:Courage , Judgement,Integrity , and Dedication. JFK's qualities are expanded because he wasn't leading a colony but an entire nation.These qualities are the morals that america has been built on and will forever define it.
1. JFK referred to the Pilgram, Puritan, fishermen, farmers, Yankees, and immigrants to symbolize common people, hard working groups, and groups with high expectations. They also symbolized dedication. Parts that uphold Ben Franklin's American Dream are hard working and high expectation groups. JFK's speech rejects Ben Franklin's because Ben Franklin's was more about industry where JFK's is not.
1. The groups that JFK mentioned that will never be forgotten are the pilgrims and puritans, the fisherman,farmers,Yankees and immigrants. The quality that these groups symbolize is that they resemble the start of America. All of these groups are diverse. They also represent the common people of America.
JFK, in true deference to his roots, idolized John Winthrop. There were four integral standards for a successful leader and country: courage, judgement, integrity, and dedication. Winthrop's beliefs were largely based on religious morals, and JFK"S were founded on a strictly secular platform, but the reasons behind both are the same. Ultimately, as a nation, we need to uphold morals and freedom.
JFK states that "we shall be the city upon a hill" or we have to be the example for every other nation to model after.You can see in JFK's presidency that he meant that and we need to spread the way we work "freedom" in the reason we went to Korea.
The groups JFK mentions that exhibit important qualities are the Pilgrim, Puritan, the fisherman, the farmer, the Yankee, and the immigrant. These groups symbolize the commmon man and hard working individuals. JFK's vision upholds courage, judgement, integrity, and dedication, which is the American dream on a larger scale. These reflect Ben Franklin's version of the American Dream because these are the qualities needed to obtain and secure a worthy life that an individual would want. Courage, judgement, integrity, and dedication are qualities that someone must acquire in order to be successful.
1. According to JFK, the Massachusetts groups that exhibit important qualities that he hopes to uphold as president-elect are the Pilgrims, Puritans, the fisherman and the farmer, and the Yankees and the immigrants. The qualities these groups symbolize are courage, judgment, integrity, and dedication. JFK believes they need to unify, and work hard, and work together much like Winthrop.
2. JFK agrees that we are the city upon a hill. JFK's standards expand and change Winthrop's original standards by adding to them and expanding his ideas. He is hopeful that God will give us what we need to grow.
3. We are considered a city upon a hill because everyone looks up to us. They consider us the role model of the other nations. He expanded it by saying that it is necessary for us to survive. We need to be a positive role model for others. When other countries see the things we do they want to follow us and be able to achieve some of the great things that we have.
1. In JFK's speech he mentions the Pilgirms and the Puritans, the fishermen and the farmer, and the Yankee and the immigrant. All of these groups symbolize the commonpeople of Massachusets and this proves that JFK will always keep the commonpeople in mind. They symbolize people with high expectations and determination to make their way to the top. By mentioning these groups JFK is reflecting Ben Franklin's American Dream because all of these groups require hard work and that is one of the key components of his idea. They are hard working people and they have to work for what they want instead of being handed everything. JFK rejects Ben Franklin's version by saying that everyone has to believe in their country and work to the get to the top and most of Ben Franklin's version is about industry and how important it is to get in that kind of work.
JFK means that america is a "city upon a hill" in the way we are the standard that the world looks to and aspires to be.He changed Winthrop's original meaning by applying more emphasis due to the fact that america is a world leader that acts as a role model for others.
JFK means by a city upon a hill in that we need t be an example for other nations to follow. This expands Winthrop's meaning because he meant it for other states to model after.
JFK uses the Pilgrims, Puritans, fisherman, farmers, Yankees and the immigrants as the groups that exhibit important qualities that he hopes to uphold as president-elect. These groups represent the common man, people who are hard workers, people of diversity, and people who have expectations bestowed upon them. Referring to these groups shows how everyone can be included in this nation, so that we are whole as one.
JFKs vision upholds Ben Franklin’s vision because he focused on everyone being unified. Also his vision upholds his dream where everyone must be involved, which reinforces Franklin’s version where hard work is the answer to succeed. However their visions reject where JFK mostly focused on the faith in the country, where Franklin focused on the backbone workers. Also where Franklin talks about hard workers in the prominent example of industry, and JFK doesn’t really talk about that.
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JFK uses the Pilgrims, the Puritains, and the Yankees as examples of groups of people that uphold the ideals he has for his presidency. These groups represent hard work, achieving goals to the absolute best of ones ability, unity, hope and pride. Each one of these groups can represent every single one of these ideas; they all came up from the bottom and rose to the top and got what they wanted and needed through drudgery and tough times.
Kennedy incorporates aspects of Ben Franklin's 'American Dream,' into his own standards for the 'American Dream.' Kennedy upholds the belief that hard work is what gets you to sucess.
1. The important qualities that JFK hopes to uphold as president-elect are being connected to the common man, having courage, judgment, integrity, and dedication. These groups symbolize being humble and making the United States a more connected nation. The part of JFK’s vision that upholds Ben Franklin’s version of the American Dream is dedication because working hard and being dedicated will help you achieve you goals and help you get higher up on the chain by the harder you work. The part that rejects Ben’s American Dream is judgment because judging people is not the way we should live.
2. JFK believed that the standards were to build a "city upon a hill" so that we could guide other nations. Unlike Winthrop, JFK wanted to create a new nation to fix ALL of the problems occuring where Winthrop was just worried about Massachusetts. By doing that he was expanding Winthrops standards because he was worried about the whole nation. JFK also expanded the standards because he believed that everyone should have courage, judgement, integrity, and dedication. Winthrop's standards were mercy and justice.
3. A "city upon a hill" is one that is a model for other cities. It is a shining beacon of prosperity, solidarity, and morality. America is no longer just the city-colony of Massachusetts, so really it has a much bigger target audience to impress. When JFK quotes this, he is referring to the tumultous decade of the '60's as prime time to become a role model for other world powers. It is different from when Winthrop said it because now it is more a statement of urgency than of hope.
3. JFK specifically means that we guide other nations so they look up to us by stating America is "a city upon a hill". His goal was to create a new nation to fix all of the problems so America could be very powerful so other nations could look up to us.
3. JFK specifically means that we guide other nations so they look up to us by stating America is "a city upon a hill". His goal was to create a new nation to fix all of the problems so America could be very powerful so other nations could look up to us.
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JFK believes that one of the biggest standars for achieving the American Dream, is that we must all ban together, work together, in order to attain success. He believes that togetherness and untiy are the only way for a nation to truely reach it's goals.
2. John Winthrop’s original standards for all new people in this new land were justice and mercy. JFK expanded them into courage judgment integrity and dedication. These standards changed because they are more in depth. These expand on Winthrop’s ideas because they include fixing past mistakes, belief in this country, honesty, honor, obligation, achieving goals, and so fourth.
2. John Winthrop created the city upon a hill' standard which JFK used as his guide. The city was used to show 'the eyes of all people are upon us', therefore one must act as a good, respectable person. JFK adapted this idea into meaning that because all eyes were on them, they must set an example for the rest of the world.
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When JFK stated that America was 'a city upon a hill,' was referring to the fact that America seems to have the idea that they're a role model of sorts for a lot of other countries. In many ways he meant the same thing that John Winthrop meant when he made that claim. He intended for America to be a guiding light for many other countries, for them to take up for themselves and get what they wanted.
2. JFK says that "today the eyes of all people are truly upon us- and our governments, in every branch, at every level, nation, state, and local, must be as a city upon a hill-". Those standards are that we must set an example for the people to come. JFK's standards expand and change Winthrop's original standards because he expects people to be more smart and have the qualities of courage, judgement, intergrity, and dedication, while still including justice and mercy.
2. JFK used the standard that John Winthrop set which was the ‘city upon a hill.’ He expands Winthrop’s standard by explaining courage, judgment, integrity, and dedication. He also connects with the common man by mentioning “the Pilgrim and the Puritan, the fishermen and the farmer, the Yankee and the immigrant.”
4. Two aspects of Reagon's dream were freedom and liberty. He believed that America was an example for the rest of the world because of those two aspects. He refers to the constitution many times throughout his speech because our nation is a democracy where "we the people" have a say and have opinions that can be heard. That demonstrates his idea of freedom and liberty. He upholds Franklin's American Dream by saying that the democracy is profoundly productive which means it's hard working. It rejects Franklin's American Dream because he wants the nation to be individual where Franklin wanted to be united.
3. Winthrops original meaning of “a city upon a hill” describes how this new land has to be perfect and unified under God. That this new nation shall be Gods example and we will prove to be a sound nation, unified and sin free. And that this will provide a moral example for all the other nations to see. JFK’s take on “a city upon a hill” goes into the depth of how America must be perfect and that every other nation looks at us as an example of government and that our democracy is the best way to live.
When JFK stated that America is "a city upon a hill" he meant that everyone is looking for a role modle and an example. Therefore, a distinct example should be set so people know what to do and how to follow out and continue their journey the right way. JFK expanded and changed Winthrop's original meaning by stating that did we really live up to our expectations? Did we really do everything we could have to set the best example or were we just lazy
4. One of our inherently American aspects is our freedom. Reagan describes that our Constitution is the only one in the world in which the people GIVE the government certain privileges, rather than vice versa. Another aspect is our refined sense of patriotism. Reagan says that since most of us have recent ancestors who were immigrants, we are naturally more grateful and patriotic to our country and the fresh oppurtunities it provides than are citizens of other countries.
2. John Winthrop's standards were based upon justice and mercy, and JFK expanded them into courage, judgement, integrity and dedication. By doing this he set his own standards which were slightly different then Winthrop's because his were specific standards for his state, Massachusets and JFK's standards were expanded for the whole country. He expanded the standards because they represent the American Dream.
3. What JFK means whe he says America is a "city upon a hill" is that America is an example to other countries and they look up to us for guidance. Winthrop's original meaning was that we needed to be a "city upon a hill" for God, so we could be God's example of a unified nation.
4. The two aspects of Reagan's dream are freedom and liberty. The general outlook of American is freedom and this is very different then Ben Franklin because he focused mainly on America being unified. He believes it is important for parents to teach their children patriotism and that is the most important part of being and American. The two reflect eachother because they both believe that it is important to work hard for what you want to acheive.
5. Reagon specifically meant that America is an example for the rest of the world when he stated America is "a city upon a hill". He stated in his speech that America is a great nation and because of that it sets an example. It expands Winthrops meaning because he added freedom and liberty as mentioned in my answer to number 4.
1. In JFK's speech he mention's the pilgrams and the puritans to exhibit the important qualities of different Massachusetts groups. He also mentions the fishermen,farmers, Yankees and the immigrants. He includes these groups of people because they all represent the common man in American. JFK wants everyone to know that he will not forget about the working class during his presidency. Some qualities these groups symbolize would be hardwork and dedication.These qualities support Ben Franklin's Amercian Dream along with JFK's. One thing thats different about JFK's American Dream and Franklin's is that Franklin focuses mainly on inudustry in order to become sucessful while JFK concentrated more on belief in the country to be sucessful.
2. According to JFK each American should have courage, judgement, integrity, and dedication. JFK expanded Winthrops standards of "justice" and "mercy" by breaking them up into smaller catagories. Winthrop's standards were to be followed by the Massachusetts people while JFK needed to expand the standars for all Americans.
3. When JFK stated that America is "a ctiy apon" he means that we are the country that everyone else in the world looks up to. He changed Winthrop's original meaning because in Winthrop's speech he said that we need to be united under God and we need to impress God not so much the other countries.
4. The two aspects that Reagan believed demonstrated the American Dream are freedom and liberty. Reagan uses the constitution to support his ideas of freedom and liberties; he says that "we the people" are in charge of what we want in our country. Reagan's vision of the American dream supports Ben Franklin's because Reagan includes hardwork in his vision. It rejects it because Ben Franklin believed that we should be united and all work together but Reagan wanted everyone to be an individual.
1. JFK claims that the groups that exhibit important qualities that he hopes to uphold as a president-elect include the Pilgrims, Puritans, the fishermen, and the farmers. The Pilgrims and the Puritans represent the beginning of America, the city on the hill as it began. The fishermen and the farmers represent hard work, and JFK is saying that he’s going to uphold that. He upholds Franklin’s ideal of hard-work and morality, while saying nothing bout education or financial success. JFK upholds Franklin’s idea of hard work by illustrating in his speach, using symbology and by saying that he will uphold all responsibilities, and upholds Franklin's idea of morality by praising dedication, judgement, integrity, dedication, and courage.
2. Winthrop's standard, according to JFK, is that they should concider that America is the city upon the hill while building a new government. JFK has taken Winthrop's standard out of context- during Winthrop's time this new government was ment to create an entire country to show England we could handle our own. JFK has changed this to mean the Massachusetts, government.
3. JFK's interpretation of Winthrop's speech for him means that men must move forward and that the government at every level had to act as such-"constructed and inhabited by men aware of their great trust and their great responsibilities." He has changed the meaning from Winthrop's original meaning, since Winthrop meant that America must be a city upon a hill as we seperated ourselves from England.
4. Reagan brought up a few aspects of what he believed was the American Dream. Two of the more obvious of these-the strongest points he made- were pride and freedom. Reagan believed that freedom is what made America, and pride is what keeps her strong. He first put an emphasis on freedom, saying that America is what it is because of "We the People" and the rights we have to speak freely and change government the way we want it. Shortly afterwards, he put an emphasis on American pride, saying that it's pretty much what America is still running on. Reagan upholds Franklin's idea of hard work, Reagan obviously believes in diligance, believing that America didn't get where it is today by doing nothing. He rejects Franklin's ideas of financial success and anything about God giving everything to industry.
5. Reagan means by saying that America is "a city upon a hill" that America is the chosen city that is blessed by God and open to all who come in. He says that it is a shinning city full of peace and harmony, meant to take on the world and "show them who's boss." Winthrop said his quote during a time when we were to just show England and the world what we were made of, based on God-given rights- not some shinning city meant to meddle in the affairs of every single country out there because we feel like we need to dominate the world. And also at that time, we didn't have enough history to be proud of what we had done.
6. American Exceptionalism is the extremely patriotic notion that America is the "all-mighty" country that's above and beyond the rest of the world. One quote from Winthrop's speech that supports this well, is his most famous: "...We shall be as a city upon a hill. The eyes of all the people are upon us." This shows that, in relation to my definition of American Exeptionalism, America is the one above the rest, the "city upon a hill," while the rest of the world is below and looking up to us, "The eyes of all the people are upon us." Another quote I can use from Winthrop's speech is, "...We shall be made a story and a by-word through the world." Again, American Exceptionalism is expressed as Winthrop is seen again reffering to the rest of the world looking up to us. JFK has expressed his view of American Exceptionalish well in his speech when he says "For what Pericles said to the Athenians has long been true of this commonwealth: 'We do not imitate- for we are a model to others' ". Again, that idea of the rest of the world looking up to us is expressed. He also says "Truely the eyes are upon us" after quoting Winthrop himself, and that idea one more time, 330 years later, is shown that the rest of the world is looking up to us and that we are the role model. Reagan dedicated an entire paragraph to exploring his idea of that "city upon the hill" ("And that's all I have to say tonight, except for one thing....... That's how I saw it, and see it still.") Here he has illistrated American Exceptionalish well, painting a clear picture of America glorified and all-powerfull/knowing. Reagan also stated that "We made the city stronger; we made the city freer." Here, Reagan again reffers back to Winthrop and brings up again that idea of a completely flaw-less city. Both JFK and Reagan in their speeches explored the idea of America Exceptionalism, making a huge emphasis on it. They do this I'm sure because that's how they see America and that's how they want others to see America as. They want that pride, they try to express that feeling of fulfillment, that we're something special and meant to take on the world.
Homework:
1. Well, my personal dreams are a lot different then that of JFK's and Reagan's. My personal dreams aren't on such a large scale. My personal dreams for myself don't really have much to do with the country on a whole, really. Talking about my dreams for the country, one way I agree is that I do believe that America can prove to be a role-model to the other countries that don't have the kind of freedoms that we have. In a way that I disagree though is that I don't believe having these freedoms and this government makes us better people then everyone else.
2. My dreams aren't really influenced by American Exceptionalism all that much. I don't like the whole idea of calling ourselves better then the rest of the world and glorifying ourselves to the point where we think the rest of the world should just fall on their hands and knees and worship us. I think that sometimes American Exceptionalism is taking it a little too far. The freedoms that we do have do influence my dreams obviously, since I think we can prove to be somewhat of a role model, and I think we could be putting out a better imagine then we are. I think that American Exceptionalism is pretty much impossible to avoid, and I think it influences us all in some way.
2. JFK believes that we are a city upon a hill. That as american citizens we are looked at with having the most responsability. He believes that our country is looked at through its government in all classes. He changes winthrops original meaning mostly because the qualities of life have changed.
3. Whe JFK says that we are a city upon a hill he means that we are role models. The fact that america has faced all these struggles especially during his presidency, and that were still one of the strongest countries is looked upon from other countries. JFK changes winthrops meaning by giving the people more responsabilitys. He wanted them to be role models which puts more pressure on them to work hard for the country.
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1. The personal american dreams for most of us are be successful and having a family and living well. JFK and reagan believed that america was looked upon to be successful so do we, we both believe that to live well you have to be succeddful. The difference though is that our american dream isnt to be looked upon by everyone else but to only be successful and viewed by the people we love.
2. In some ways i believe that my dreams were in fluenced by it because of the fact that you do want to work hard to be on top. You want your success to equal your goals, and for you to shine at what your do. For american exceptonalism it wants the county to be bulit on equaliy but also be the best, which is what most people strive for.
5. When Reagan said that we were a "city upon a hill", it was kind of a metaphor. Obviously, we are no longer just a city or a colony. We are a powerful nation. The "hill" is our standing on the world stage, which is pretty crucial.
5. When Reagan stated that America is a "city upon a hill" he was visioning a tall, proud city that is strong and blessed by God and full of people living in harmony and peace. He expanded Winthrop's original meaning in a way that not only is America an example for other countries, but it is also proof of accomplishment within our country and an open door for anyone with the will and heart to get here.
6. American Exceptionalism is a term that describes the United States as different from other nations and that it is based on liberty and freedom. Winthrop supports this idea when he says "We must uphold a familiar commerce together in all meekness, gentleness, patience and liberality" and also when he says "We shall be made a story and a by-word through the world." JFk uses this idea when he says "today the eyes of all people are truly upon us" which supports the idea of American Exceptionalism because we are an example to the rest of the world. Reagan says "if there had to be city walls , the walls had doors and the doors were open to anyone with the will and the heart to get here." This proves how welcoming America was and that is one of the reason it it so exceptional.
2. When JFK referred to us as a “city upon a hill” he meant that we are the nation that people look up to because of all of the opportunities that Americans have. He expanded Winthrop’s original meaning by saying that we need to stay strong for other nations to give them hope.
4. In Reagan’s farewell speech his vision and dream for America was for us to be individual, free, and have liberty. The freedom vision that Reagan has upholds Ben’s version because Ben wants us all to have liberty and be free. The part that rejects Ben’s version is the individual part because Ben doesn’t want America to become isolationists again.
5. Reagan is saying that we are hopeful and optimistic for other nations when he says we are a “city upon a hill.” He also believes that we are loosing our patriotism and need to gain it back. Pretty much all of his ideas expand on Winthrop’s original meaning because Winthrop believes that America is the hope and guide for all other nations. He believes that America is a role model.
2.The standards established by John Winthrop JFK is talking about becoming "the city upon the hill". JFK still views being "the city upon the hill" the way John Winthrop did for his people, in the sense America will be seen through the eyes of the rest of the world and the must set a superb example. But it is expanding because the more current problems JFK was talking like, the cold war,thevietnam war and civil rights.
Homework:
1. My American dreams compare somewhat to JFK's but not really to Reagan's. JFK believes that the government should have limited power (as do I), but that we have to stick together and make it safe for everyone. Reagan is more into the independent approach, to which I disagree. I mean, yeah government should have limited powers but it should also carry a full responsibility to protect us when the need arises. I think we should give the govt. enough power to keep us safe in case of apocalypse or something. I don't know. Does that make sense when I put it into words?
2. No, my dreams have not really been influenced by Exceptionalism. This is simply because my dreams for this country were pretty vague to begin with. I guess my opinion of American Exceptionalism has changed, if anything.
3. When JFK stated that America "is a city upon a hill" he especially meant that in the specific situations that Amurica was experiencing the whole world would be watching to see how they would handle the cold and vietnamn wars and civil rights. This is how he has expanded what John Winthrop was saying, that they would be the leaders of these new colonies a prerequisite for the future america just like in the 60s america would be the leading the rest of the world in thess crutial moral decisions they would be facing.
7. American Exceptionalism is that America is different from other nations in ways that we have opportunities that other nations do not and such. Winthrop states "...We shall be as a city upon a hill. The eyes of all the people are upon us” which shows that America is a leader for other countries. Winthrop also says “We shall find that the God of Israel is among us, when ten of us shall be able to resist a thousand of our enemies…” which shows that people will envy our extraordinary ways of living therefore we have to be careful and stay safe. JFK states in his speech “Today the eyes of the people are truly upon us – and our governments, in every branch, at every level, national, state and local, must be as a city upon a hill...” which shows that America is such a role model that we have to be careful since so many look up to us and our ways. I think that American presidents express American Exceptionalism into their speeches to show American’s how lucky they are to live in America and to show them how different we are from other countries and that we should realize how blessed we are to live here.
4. Freedom and liberty were two aspects of Reagon’s dream. HE thinks the rest of the world is looking to America to demonstrate liberty and freedom. He goes back and forth to the constitution because that is the foundation of our whole country and its whole basis is liberty and freedom for the people. He and Franklin both think that to achieve liberty and freedom it takes hard work to be productive. They disagree because Reagon thinks to do this we need to be individual abut Franklin thinks its necessary to be united.
5. Reagon meant that America is a specimen to the rest of the world, exemplifying and being the leader when he mentions being “a city upon a hill”. He’s expanding Winthrop’s idea because he is focusing on the aspects of freedom and liberty.
Homework:
1. The American dreams that I have are being free to do whatever I please, being successful, and having a family. My dreams compare to JFK and Reagan’s dreams for this country because we all want to be free to do what we want. Our dreams do not differ in any way.
2. Yes I do think that my dreams have been influenced by the idea of American Exceptionalism because if I lived in another nation I would most certainly not have the dreams I have now. This is because not other nations are as free as America is. Most people cannot choose whether they want marriage or not. Also they cannot choose which career they want or how they want to spend their money or how they want to spend their time. With out the opportunities that America has for us, I would not be able to dream of the things I dream of now because I wouldn’t know a life beyond doing what you are told and obeying orders all the time.
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1. Our personal dreams are on a more individual level instead of as a whole country. All of our dreams and the dreams of JFK and Reagans relate in the sense that we would all like to be successfull in reaching our goals, whatever they may be. Though they are similar they are different as well, they want us to be looked up to by everyone else (the whole world), while our dreams on the other hand are personal and are just for us not for the rest of the world to look in on and follow.
2. My dreams have been greatly influenced by the idea of American xceptionalism. I want to go to an elite college and study hard to earn a degree in something that means a lot to me; mirroring American Exceptionalisms idea of stiving to be the best at what you do and ocme out on top.
5)Freedom and individualism are two aspects Reagan believed were inherently “American.” One part of his vision that upholds Ben Franklin’s version of the American Dream is that “city upon a hill.” He explains how today it is more prosperous, and more secure. He also states how she still stands strong and true on the granite ridge. One part of his vision that rejects Ben Franklin’s version is that of government and how we are all not together. Instead is split into two pieces: the government and the people. And the people control the government.
6)Reagan means the same thing Winthrop did. He sees it as “a tall, proud city built on rocks stronger than oceans, windswept, God-blessed…” Reagan expanded it by saying that people are always welcome and how still to his day the city is still a magnet for all who must have freedom.
7)American Exceptionalism refers to how the United States broke away from all the nations to become the “first new nation” independent, and unique. One phrase that support this term is “So shall we keep the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace.” A second statement: “For this end, we must be knit together, in this work, as one man.” JFK- 1) Its principles have guided our footsteps in times of crisis as well as in times of calm. 2) Its democratic institutions-including this historic body-have served as beacon lights for other nations as well as our sister states. REAGAN- 1) But as long as we remember our first principles and believe in ourselves, the future will always be ours. 2) Our Constitution is a document in which “We the People” tell the government what it is allowed to do. Presidents include American Exceptionalism in their speeches to show what a great nation it has become and how they can improve it even more. They want their people to be proud of what they have, and where they live because other places are worse off.
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1) One similarity I have with the two presidents visions is that I want everyone to be knit together. It easier to accomplish something when everyone acts as a team. One difference I have with their visions is that I don’t believe everyone looks to God to save and guide them.
2)Yes I believe my dreams have been influenced because everyone is their own individual and sees things their own way. I want my career to be different then everyone else. I have different views on different subjects. I believe our nation is unique and a good example for others. More dreams can be accomplished here.
Homework:
1. For most of us, the American dream has to do with growing up successfully, having a good family, and being able to live comfortably. Both JFK and Reagen believed that the American dream was to live the best of the best, to have everyone look at us and want to be like us. They both believe that we are the example of everyone's dreams, but it is not everyone else that is important. It only matters that you are happy and comfortable with your life.
2. I believe that part of my dreams were influenced, because everyone wants to be able to work their way up to the top and say they have done their best. Everyone wants to be able to live comfortably and be able to say you are happy with what you have done with your life, but at the same time, I would not want everyone to look up at my life and think they have to be exactly the same. Everyone has different goals that they want to accomplish and different ways that they would want to live out their lives.
5. When Reagan refers to America as "a city upon a hill" he means that we are the country that all other countries must follow. We should set an example for all the other countries to follow by because we are the strongest and most sucessful country. He also says that America is the country blessed by God and we must life to make Him proud. Reagan changed Winthrop's original meaning because during the time that Winthrop gave his speech we weren't as sucessful of a country yet and we mostly only needed to set an example for England not for the whole world. Winthrop also was mainly giving his speech to Massachusetts while Reagan needed to spread this message to the whole United States.
7. American Exceptionalism is the theory that American is different from other nations because it was the first "new nation" to be developed which makes it above all other nations and it was developed on the idea of liberty. One line from Winthrops speech that supports this idea of American Exceptionalism is his idea of "a city upon a hill", which shows that American is a country that is above all other nations. Another quote from Winthrop is when he says the eyes of all people are upon us, this support american exceptionalism because since we were the first new nation to be developed and become sucessful all other countries look up to us and follow what America does. In Reagan's speech he includes Winthrop's idea of "a city upon a hill" to show American Exceptionalism. Reagan is showing that still after hundreds of years we are still the country above all the rest. I think that American presidents include American exceptionalism in their speeches because they want the American people to have hope. They want the public to believe in the country and know that we are the ones that everyone should look up to us. If the presidents gain the support and hope of the people then the United States will continue to become sucessful and more nations will put us above them and look up to our country which is what the presidents want.
Homework: 1. The similarity between most of our dreams and Reagan and JFK's dreams are that we all want to be sucessful. The students want to be sucessful and have a good job while the Presidents want the country to be sucessful overall so that other countries will look up to us. One difference is that Reagan and JFK don't talk about family and America's dream of having a family. Almost all the students included in their dreams something about having a family in the future.
2.Yes I think that my dreams have been influenced by American Exceptionalism because American Exceptionalism is the theory that America is the best and will always shine above all the other nations. My dreams include striving to be the best that I can be and wanted to have alot of money and be at the top which is a similar idea of wanting all other nations to look up to the US.
2. JFK believes that every American should have courage,integrity,dedication, and dedication. Winthrops standards of "justice" and "mercy" were stretched by dividing them up into smaller catagories. Winthrop's standards were made to be followed by the people of Massachusetts but JFK stretched the standards for all Americans.
3. JFK said that America is a city upon a hill he ment that everyone is watching us. He means that we would be the idols for the world and we have to work hard and become successful. JFK changed the original meaning by putting pressure on people so that we can become the worlds idol and everyone will look up to us.
2 JFK believes that one of the biggest standards for achieving the American Dream is that all people must work together in order to attain success. He believes that a country of united people is the only way for a nation to truely reach it's goals.
3 When JFK stated that America is "a city upon a hill" he meant that the world is looking to them as an example. SO, it was vital for the U.S to show people what to do and how to do it the the right way. JFK expanded and changed Winthrop's original meaning by stating that did we really live up to our expectations? Did we really do everything we could have to set the best example or were we just lazy
4 Two aspects of Reagon's dream were freedom and liberty. He refers to the constitution many times throughout his speech because our nation is a democracy it was built off of the constitution and the people are the government and they have a say and have opinions that can be heard. That demonstrates his idea of freedom and liberty. He upholds Franklin's American Dream by saying that the democracy is profoundly productive which means it's hard working. It rejects Franklin's American Dream because he wants the nation to be individual where Franklin wanted to be united.
3. . When JFK said that America is "a city upon" he means that we are the country that everyone else in the world looks up to. He changed Winthrop's original meaning because in Winthrop's speech he said that we need to be united under God and we need to impress God not so much the other countries. When really we are setting an example for other countries.
4. Two aspects that Reagan believed demonstrated the American Dream are liberty and freedom. Reagan used the constitution to back up his ideas of freedom and liberty. He stated that "we the people" are in charge of what we want in our country. Reagan's vision of the American dream supports Ben Franklin's because it includes the idea of working hard to be successful. It rejects it because Ben Franklin believed that we should be united and all work together but he actually wanted everyone to be individuals.
5. By saying that America is "a city upon a hill" that America is the chosen city that is blessed by God and open to all who come in. He says that it is a shining city full of peace and harmony. Winthrop said his quote during a time when we were to just show England and the world what we could do based on given rights. And also at that time, we didn't have enough history to be proud of our accomplishments.
5. When Reagan says "America is a city upon a hill" he means that America is the chosen city that is blessed by God and open to all who come in. He says that it is a shinning city full of peace and harmony, meant to take on the world and "show them who's boss." By saying this he means America is on the world stage not only as an example but now to step up and take leadership. Winthrop said his speach during a time when the U.S was colonies created just to show England and the world they could be on there own.Then they were proing themselves but now they are showing everyone else how its done.
7. American Exceptionalism basiclly says that america is the all-mighty, all-knowing country that's above and better then the countrys throughout the rest of the world. One quote from Winthrop's speech that supports this well, is his most famous: "...We shall be as a city upon a hill. The eyes of all the people are upon us." This shows that, America is the one above the rest. "The eyes of all the people are upon us." Another quote from Winthrop's speech is, "...We shall be made a story and a by-word through the world." Winthrop continues to explain how the rest of the world is looking up to them, they want to see if they can handle this, and winthrop knows they can. JFK has expressed his view of American Exceptionalism well in his speech when he says "For what Pericles said to the Athenians has long been true of this commonwealth: 'We do not imitate- for we are a model to others' ". Again, that idea of the rest of the world looking up to us is expressed. He also says "Truely the eyes are upon us" after quoting Winthrop himself, and that idea one more time, 330 years later, is shown that the rest of the world is looking up to us and that we are the role model. Reagan dedicated an entire paragraph to exploring his idea of that "city upon the hill" ("And that's all I have to say tonight, except for one thing....... That's how I saw it, and see it still.") Here he has demonstrated Exceptionalism well, showing a powerfull and all knowing america. Reagan also stated that "We made the city stronger; we made the city freer." Here, Reagan again reffers back to Winthrop and brings up again that idea of a completely flaw-less city. Both JFK and Reagan in their speeches explored the idea of America Exceptionalism, making a huge emphasis on it. They do this because it shows how they see America and that's how they want others to see America as.
HW 1 My Dreams are greatly infuenced by the culture i grew up in. Because of the fact that i grew up in america, which was buit on the American Dreams stated by JFK and Reagan, my dreams are uch similar. My dreams are greatly based on my being successful and getting an education which is exactly what these men wanted for the people of the United States.
HW 1 My Dreams are greatly infuenced by the culture i grew up in. Because of the fact that i grew up in america, which was buit on the American Dreams stated by JFK and Reagan, my dreams are uch similar. My dreams are greatly based on my being successful and getting an education which is exactly what these men wanted for the people of the United States.
HW 1 My Dreams are greatly infuenced by the culture i grew up in. Because of the fact that i grew up in america, which was buit on the American Dreams stated by JFK and Reagan, my dreams are uch similar. My dreams are greatly based on my being successful and getting an education which is exactly what these men wanted for the people of the United States.
HW 2 I strongly believe my dreams have been influenced by the idea of American Exceptionalism. The culture a person grows up in shapes the person they will end up being when they are grown. Being American your dreams are extreamly influenced by the idea of being successful and having a good education because that is what you were told was importat all your life. Some people may say that Americans are silly for always wishing for so much but i think that is why Aerica is so successfull, its because it is full of dreamers. Dreamers never give up, they fight and fight until they accomplish their goals and thats what i think the American Exceptionalism has taught all Americans.
4. Two aspects in Reagan's speech are freedom and liberty. Hre believed these aspects were inherently "American." He believed that what made America was freedom and that America is all about freedom. He talked about "We the People" in the Constitution referring to freedom and liberty. It rejects this because everyone should be united.
5.Reagan specifically means that we are a role model for the nation. He expanded off of John Winthrop because he believed th same thing but eh also added freedoms and liberties to it.
According to JFK his presidency will be guided and judged by standards established by Winthrop. The standard is America is the city upon the hill as Winthrop had said. JFK expands on this idea by showing how all the people of this country make up how strong it is. He also expands Winthrop’s standard by explaining courage, integrity,judgment,and dedication.
3. When JFK explains "a city upon a hill" he meant we are looked upon as role models. Other countries look at all of the struggles we have survived. We are a definition of hope and prosperity. He expanded on this by making America more of a role model for other countries.
Homework 1: Both my vision and JFK and Reagan’s view of the American Dream are similar because they include being working hard to get to where we want to be. The part that is different in both JFK and Reagan’s speeches they talked about being looked at by other countries and having to impress them, but that is not my vision of the American Dream. I see it as making goals for yourself and working as hard as you can to fulfill them.
2. My dreams have changed a little bit because I never looked at them on such a large scale before, they were just dreams that I want to accomplish in the near future. I didn’t think my personal dreams could ever influence the country. Now I realize that if everybody thought that way, nobody would be doing anything for our country and it wouldn’t be the “city upon a hill” that it is today. If everyone works hard and makes it to the top there continue to be many reliable and responsible people holding the important jobs throughout our country. Also I realized that you should never stop once you’ve reached your goals, you can always go further and be exceptional and be an example for other people.
7. American exceptionalism simply means that America is an elite nation that no other nation could compare to. Two quotes from winthrop would be saying we have to become "a city Upon a hill", and "all eyes will be upon us". These qoutes explain the responsibility and prestige that America upholds. American Presidents express American Exceptionalism in speeches because that is what the drive of our nation is based on and it inspires the people they are trying to lead.
4. 2 aspects that reagan based his dream upon are freedom and liberty. He belived that we broke away and made our own coutry for our freedom. The parts that uphold Franklins aspects would be that reagan belives that we had to work hard for what we have today and that to gain our freedom america had togo through a lot which has made us stronger. The parts that reject Franklins ideas is that franklin belived that god had a big part in giving us our freedom, were reagan belived it was through hard work.
5. When reagan says that we are a city upon a hill he specifically means that we are the country that has built a nation out of nothing. He belives that we are a strong proud nation with god givin rights and that our accomplishments shine through our country. Reagan believs that we ope the gates to our country to anyone who believes in the americna dream and wants to full fill it. Reagan expanded winthrops meaning because winthrop belived that once out nation was together that we were going to dominate and the world would lok at us as superior, were reagan believed that our nation should welcome others and build a life style for any person looking to come to america.
7. The definiton that i see from this explanation is that america was build as a new nation based on liberty, freedom, and equality which means that other nations would soon look at us as the superior nation. 2 lines form winthrops speech come together and state that" the eyes of all people are upon us. so that if we shall deal falsly with our god in this work we have undertaken, and so cause him to withdrawl, his presence... and well be a story by word through out the world. he establishes this idea that we are superior and that every nation will one day be look upon us. I think american presidents use this idea in there speeches because of that fact that it really shows how america came from nothing and is striving to become the best naion. They want to be looked upon as the superior nation, but also as the nation with open arms to everyone else.
Reagan
4. Two aspects of Reagan’s dream includes individualism/freedom/liberty and also informed patriotism. Individualism freedom and liberty portray where “We the people” should be incorporated into everyday life. Patriotism in Reagan’s eyes, shows how every American generation should greatly incorporate American patriotism into their lives. This vision emphasizes Franklin’s version where individualism is a huge aspect of both. This continues into working hard for your-self to succeed.
5. When Reagan stated that America is “a city upon a hill” he saw that America was prosperous, secure and happy and that forever more, America will continue to be that way. He changed Winthrop’s original meaning because Winthrop meant it to be a God given example of how American should be, and to set standards for everyone else. Reagan just showed how happy America was and how it should always be like that.
7. American exceptionalism is the idea that the United States and the American people hold a special place in the world, by offering opportunity and hope for humanity, derived from its unique balance of public and private interests governed by constitutional ideals that are focused on personal and economic freedom. From Winthrop’s speech, “We must uphold a familiar commerce together in all meekness, gentleness, patience and liberality”, emphasizes the sentiment and explains how this speech establishes the idea that this country is special. Also the quote from his speech, “We must delight in each other; make others’ conditions our own; rejoice together, mourn together, labor and suffer together, always having before our eyes our commission and community in the work, as members of the same body” does the same. This sentiment expressed in JFK’s speech where he said, “Its democratic institutions- including this historic body- have served as a beacon lights for other nations as well as our sister states”. They all have a similar idea of how everyone will be independent and work together in harmony and also to prosper greatly. I think American presidents express American Exceptionalism in speeches to cause the voters to be inspired in a trance where they see how this president is involved in this country and they will do best to help it.
Homework:
1. My personal dream includes having a wonderful family and becoming wealthy and successful. Along with JFK’s and Reagan’s views, becoming an example for others is another dream of mine. However I feel that my pride in this country, and doing all I can to participate is not my first priority.
2. I feel that my dream has not been influenced by the idea of American Exceptionalism. I already have had all my plans set out of my life, with good moral intentions in mind. My American dream is pretty similar to the ones of those great American leaders. However my dream focuses mainly on my family, the heath of those close to me and becoming wealthy enough to suffice my taste in my own life style. I plan to live more than comfortably. The dream of these leaders includes being entirely devoted to this country by helping in any way possible which is an area where I am not that devoted to.
1The groups JFK feels exhibit important qualities are the Pilgrims, Puritans, fishermen, farmers, Yankees, and the immigrants. They represent common people, hardworkers, and diversity. He is similar to Franklin in his belief of hard work but different in his beliefs on unity.
2 JFK expands on Winthrop's original "city on the hill" idea. His standards included integrity and morality.
3 It means that everyone is watching and that the US is a role model for the world. He changed the original meaning by changing it from the pressure of an upstart country to a country that has established itself and must now be sucessful.
4 According to Reagan two aspects of the American dream are freedom and liberty. This upholds Ben's version of the dream because he believed American stood for freedom and achieved it through hard work.
5 Reagan meant we must set an example for the world as the most sucessful, god-blessed nation. He expands Winthrop's idea to cover the entire nation as an example for the entire world.
7 American exceptionalism is just the idea that America is special and different from the rest of the world.
Winthrop - "all eyes will be upon us", "he(god) shall make us a praise and glory that men shall say of.."may the lord make it like that of new england" These quotes show the responsibility that the US has and how it is different and special even in the eyes of god and others shall wish to be like it.
Presidents- "it's(america's) ...have served as beacon lights for other nations"
"we meant to change a nation and instead, we changed a world"
They express American exceptionalism to promote pride and patriotism in the people. To inspire the people and make them feel good about their country and their history as a nation. It influences people to see the nation the way they want it to be seen.
HW 1 I think most things between my dreams and the President's dreams are different. But overall they are similar in the want for sucess.
HW 2 I don't think my dreams have been all that affected by the idea of American Exceptionalism. It seems that american exceptionalism applies to the nation and groups as a whole rather than the individual. Or if not the entire nation, groups of people, like businesses. It is a bit inspiring though.
2. The standard that JFK stated he would be guided by is that of that America is a "city upon the hill". JFK adapted this to mean that America is setting an example for the rest of the world, so they need to be the best.
3. JFK expanded the idea of a "city upon a hill" to mean that America, with all it's power an excellence, were setting an example for the rest of the world, so they needed to make smart, logical choices for all to see. Winthrop might have meant this in a more religious way, considering the time period, that the "city upon the hill" was being watched by god closely.
4.The two most obvious aspects of Regan's American Dream were that of freedom and liberty. He backed his examples by using many references from the constitution. Regan accepts the idea from Franklin that you need to be a hard worker to succeed, but rejects the idea of unity, saying that every person needs to be an individual instead.
5. Regan is saying that are country is the strongest, and should be the one setting the example for all others when he says America is a "city upon a hill". Winthrop when he said this quote, could have been saying that the US could even be an example to England with it's potential, but Regan is saying that the US is already the most powerful.
5. Regan is saying that are country is the strongest, and should be the one setting the example for all others when he says America is a "city upon a hill". Winthrop when he said this quote, could have been saying that the US could even be an example to England with it's potential, but Regan is saying that the US is already the most powerful.
hw1. My dream for this country compares with JFK and Regan in the sense that i want to work hard for what i get, i don't just want to be given it. I think that is the way all people of the US should think. What I do not agree with is that America should be the only example for other countries. While the US is a great nation, it isn't perfect. Not all things the US does should be taken as the best example.
hw2. I think that my dreams have been influenced by American exceptional ism. I think that i have been raised to want the most for myself. I want to be able to receive the best education i can. I want the highest paying job i can get. Only in America are most of these things possible to achieve.
4. Reagan focused on freedom and liberty in his American Dream. Franklin saw these are minor parts of his American Dream, while Reagan makes them the main focus. The absence of religion in Reagan's dream rejects what Franklin believed in. Franklin was very big on God being part of American life.
5. Reagan meant that we must serve as an example to others. More so than that, he means we are a strong and powerful nation that has proved itself, and he intends it to stay that way. He expanded on how Winthrop had meant their 'city on a hill' would prosper and others would aspire to be like it.
7. American Exceptionalism states that the US has overcome many struggles to become the strong and influential nation that it is, and implies that as a country America is incredibly experienced and able to face any challenge.
Homework:
1. My personal American Dream is very different from the dream JFK's or Reagan's. They wanted power, influence, an audience to look up to their respectable nation. Although power and idolization are nice, I'm not particularly interested in having that in life. A similarity could be the freedom JFK and Reagan stress: I want to be free to make my own choices and do as I please, which is a large factor of the American dream.
2. It's very possible that my dreams have been influenced by American exceptionalism. I've never really put much thought into it, but now that I'm doing so, I would have to say yes. Although I haven't had to face many defining struggles in my life, my (feeble) experience has sculpted me and made me as capable as I am.
4. Two aspects of Reagan's vision and dream of America are liberty and freedom. He believed that as the country of America we are free and "We the people" shows our liberty. He believed the the people of the country make the country just as Ben Franklins' American Dream. Also working hard to achieve your American dream upholds Ben Franklin's vision.
5. Reagan specifically meant that America is an example for all other countries when he stated we are "a city upon a hill". He expanded upon Winthrop's original meaning because when Winthrop said it we were still building our country and gaining freedom and liberty. Now we are the country everyone should follow.
7. American exceptionalism is the belief that America is a role model for other, less successful, countries because of our liberty, individualism,and laissez-faire approach.In Winthrop's speech “We must uphold a familiar commerce together in all meekness, gentleness, patience and liberality” shows that we must work together to uphold our beliefs in our country. Also for our country to be successful we must work together for liberality. Anothe quote from Winthrop's speech is "a city Upon a hill" This shows that we needed to be an example for other countries. Other people will look upon the hill and follow us.Presidents express American exceptionalism to gain patriotism and to boost morale in turn receiving votes.
Very good job class. I would first like to clarify one point, and then highlight many of your good points.
Winthrop did not view the new world as a new country. Winthrop considered himself an Englishman, not an American. He believed that while his project, his “city upon the hill,” must answer to God, it ultimately would be pious example to England, helping that country reform its church institutions.
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JFK.
1. JFK refers to the Pilgrims and Puritans who first settled the land as a group whose important qualities he would like to exhibit as president. These groups symbolize pioneering, leading a nation into new territory.
2. These groups symbolize our country’s backbone and the hardworking commoners of our society.
3. The quality that these groups symbolize is that the pilgrim and puritan resemble the beginning of America. They were the first to arrive here therefore they set up this America. The fisherman and farmer represent eh working class. They show that in order to continue to live here in the Americas that we would have to work hard to stay alive and make there dream of being free from England, possible by finding food and selling it to make money. The immigrant and Yankee show how America is based on equality. Immigrants make up America most people are descendants of immigrants and the immigrants show how to make there life better for themselves and there family they had hope and did the impossible and left their home land.
4. The qualities these groups symbolize are, in my view, the average American. JFK explains how he will not forget the ways of the farmer and the fisherman, the Yankee and the immigrant and the pilgrim and the puritan. I think that he means by this that he will not forget about the average American or the working class while he is in office.
5. The difference between the two is that Franklin's American dream was a guideline for a good life while JFK thought hard work was needed to bring order and justice to the world.
6. These groups symbolize light in the face of adversity. This is different from Franklin's American Dream in that JFK believes that to survive, we must be a collective whole. Franklin supported total independence.
7. These groups all symbolizes how hard work, and courage basically made our country what is today.
8. These groups symbolize light in the face of adversity. This is different from Franklin's American Dream in that JFK believes that to survive, we must be a collective whole. Franklin supported total independence.
JFK
9. JFK did not want to forget his roots and wanted to exhibit the qualities of hard working common people and the people who fought to make our country what it has become today.
10. JFK's qualities are expanded because he wasn't leading a colony but an entire nation. These qualities are the morals that America has been built on and will forever define it.
11. JFK, in true deference to his roots, idolized John Winthrop. There were four integral standards for a successful leader and country: courage, judgment, integrity, and dedication. Winthrop's beliefs were largely based on religious morals, and JFK"S were founded on a strictly secular platform, but the reasons behind both are the same. Ultimately, as a nation, we need to uphold morals and freedom.
12. These groups represent the common man, people who are hard workers, people of diversity, and people who have expectations bestowed upon them. Referring to these groups shows how everyone can be included in this nation, so that we are whole as one.
13. These groups symbolize being humble and making the United States a more connected nation.
14. A "city upon a hill" is one that is a model for other cities. It is a shining beacon of prosperity, solidarity, and morality. America is no longer just the city-colony of Massachusetts, so really it has a much bigger target audience to impress. When JFK quotes this, he is referring to the tumultuous decade of the '60's as prime time to become a role model for other world powers. It is different from when Winthrop said it because now it is more a statement of urgency than of hope.
15. These expand on Winthrop’s ideas because they include fixing past mistakes, belief in this country, honesty, honor, obligation, achieving goals, and so fourth.
16. JFK, when deeming American 'a city upon a hill', meant that American needed to prove itself as an honorable example to the rest of the world. Winthrop may have originally meant this to mean that God is watching, and as a city upon a hill, they were to behave respectfully and sculpt themselves into good citizens.
Reagan
1. Two aspects of Reagan’s dream were freedom and liberty. He believed that America was an example for the rest of the world because of those two aspects. He refers to the constitution many times throughout his speech because our nation is a democracy where "we the people" have a say and have opinions that can be heard. That demonstrates his idea of freedom and liberty. He upholds Franklin's American Dream by saying that the democracy is profoundly productive which means it's hard working. It rejects Franklin's American Dream because he wants the nation to be individual where Franklin wanted to be united.
2. Reagan says that since most of us have recent ancestors who were immigrants, we are naturally more grateful and patriotic to our country and the fresh opportunities it provides than are citizens of other countries.
3. Reagan brought up a few aspects of what he believed was the American Dream. Two of the more obvious of these-the strongest points he made- were pride and freedom. Reagan believed that freedom is what made America, and pride is what keeps her strong.
4. Reagan means by saying that America is "a city upon a hill" that America is the chosen city that is blessed by God and open to all who come in. He says that it is a shining city full of peace and harmony, meant to take on the world and "show them who's boss." Winthrop said his quote during a time when we were to just show England and the world what we were made of, based on God-given rights- not some shinning city meant to meddle in the affairs of every single country out there because we feel like we need to dominate the world. And also at that time, we didn't have enough history to be proud of what we had done.
5. When Reagan said that we were a "city upon a hill", it was kind of a metaphor. Obviously, we are no longer just a city or a colony. We are a powerful nation. The "hill" is our standing on the world stage, which is pretty crucial.
6. He expanded Winthrop's original meaning in a way that not only is America an example for other countries, but it is also proof of accomplishment within our country and an open door for anyone with the will and heart to get here.
7. Freedom and liberty were two aspects of Reagan’s dream. HE thinks the rest of the world is looking to America to demonstrate liberty and freedom. He goes back and forth to the constitution because that is the foundation of our whole country and its whole basis is liberty and freedom for the people.
3) JFK meant that he was the US was a example for everyone and that its is almost god like with everyone looking at us.
4) Reagan thought that freedom, free speech, and having the country band together for a common goal were American dreams.
5) Reagan expands on this idea by making it into a modern day city with many references to industry and business. Not exactly the holy city John Winthrop referenced.
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