21 jan 1630 ano - John Winthrop, governor of Massachussets Bay colony, lead first large wave of immigrants to the colonies Wrote "City Upon a Hill"

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"City Upon a Hill" said:
- help others
- do God's work

"City Upon a Hill" means:
- everyone is watching them
- they have to set a successful example for future colonies
- wanted to spread God's word by their success

American exceptionalism: "City Upon a Hill" itself wholly

Sacrifice individuality and self-interest in the name of solidarity and the good of the colony.