What Did John Winthrop Mean When He Said, "We Shall

question 95

Essay

What did John Winthrop mean when he said, "We shall be as a city upon a hill"? Did the Massachusetts Bay Colony reach this objective? Why or why not?

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Definitions:

Sale on Approval

A conditional sales agreement allowing the buyer to return the item if it doesn't meet their approval.

Destination Contract

A contract under which the seller is required to deliver goods to a place of destination. The title and risk of loss remain with the seller until the goods reach the place of destination.

Needlework

The art or craft of sewing or embroidering, often done by hand, on fabric.

Oral Contract

A legal agreement which is made through spoken communication and is as binding as a written contract, although more difficult to prove.