American History

Choose one of the three question prompts below. Answer the question in compete sentences,with a well structured thesis statement, cite your sources, and a work cited page. 

1. Describe what John Winthrop mean by "a city upon the hill." What was his vision and goals for the colonies and the United State? Evaluate the idea of "a city upon a hill" and how it has impacted the history of America? Has this idea been achieved? Why or why not?

2. What were the goals of the American Revolution and Early Republic? Explain the vision of America of at least 3 founding fathers. Has their vision been achieved? Why or why not? Be specific. (Possible leaders: Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Alexander Hamilton,Thomas Paine, George Washington)

3. Explain the concept of Manifest Destiny. Why and how does it develop? What is the goal of Manifest Destiny and how has it been achieved? What has the impact of Manifest Destiny been on the United States up to 1877?