I will mark brainliest!

what Is John O'Sullivan's view on Europe and the past? (The great nation of futurity)

John O'Sullivan was concerned that the past had little influence on the present. On the contrary, he was sure that the birth of the new nation marked the beginning of a modern history, which disconnected us from any dusty bygones of the previous generations. O'Sullivan was deeply concerned the the keys to success were hidden in future only.