The "city on a hill" has remained a popular description for America ever since John Winthrop's 1630 speech, invoked by presidents from Woodrow Wilson to Ronald Reagan in reference to the United States. Do you believe Winthrop's "city on a hill" argument is an apt metaphor for the American nation? Why or why not? What are the strengths and weaknesses of such a metaphor?

cultural achievements of the 1920's 2010  

1. cultural achievements and african american achievements in the 1920’s  

2. art and literature charles lindberg flew from ny to paris, france. became national hero; first transatlantic flight.  

3. greenwich village (new york) and the south side (chicago)  many artists, writers, and intellectuals flocked to these areas to share ideas  people lead bohemian, or artistic and unconventional, lifestyles

the national congress's powers over the states were specific and definite: it had the sole power to negotiate treaties, declare war, and make peace. all powers not granted to congress were reserved for state governments. congress had no power to levy taxes, for example.

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