What did Webster believe about American values as compared to European ones?
They were inferior
They were equal
They were superior
He did not compare them
Answer
Webster believed that American values were superior to European values. He felt that Americans were more virtuous, more intelligent, and more capable of self-government than Europeans. He believed that the United States was a beacon of hope for the world, and that it was destined to play a leading role in world affairs.
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