To what were Philip Freneau and Hugh Henry Brackenridge referring when they spoke of "The Rising Glory of America"?

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Philip Freneau and Hugh Henry Brackenridge, in their work "The Rising Glory of America," were referring to the expectations that America would soon make great strides in learning and the arts, reflecting the optimistic outlook on the nation's cultural and intellectual potential following independence.

To What Were Philip Freneau and Hugh Henry Brackenridge Referring