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hist_guide.docxWe have looked at various American societies from the Hunter-Gathering, Early Agricultural, Late Agricultural, and Industrial Techno Economic Periods.
And we have looked at early American history through the lens of freedom(s).
Take one of the areas below and, discussing freedoms in the context of its relevant techno economic periods; trace freedom’s meaning and development over a period of at least 80 years.
Discuss meaning of the freedom(s), how it (they) evolved, how it was articulated, proposed, argued for, fought for or against, gained, lost or became part of some people’s definition of being an American, a free person, etc.
Did this freedom impinge on any other group or individuals’ freedoms?
Remember, this is HISTORY, not an op ed piece. Have a thesis or theses, and then discuss the topic in terms of change over time and specific events and developments, including dates, showing sequence of events.
Also when locating the story within techno- economic eras, explain the effects of those stages on people and different groups’ interactions.
Areas to pick from:
1. 1) Religious Freedom (different parts, e.g.:)
0. “True Christian Freedom”
0. “Natural Freedom”
0. Spiritual Freedom
1. 2)Economic Freedom, e.g.:
1. Contracts/Free Market
1. Property
1. “Free Labor”
1. 3)Political Freedom e.g.:
2. Democracy
2. Virtuous Republican Citizen
2. Speech (First Amendment)
2. Press (First Amendment)
2. Freedom of Association
2. Assembly
2. Freedom to dissent
2. Freedom to criticize the Govt
2. Freedom from Centralization
4) Personal Freedom:
1. From Deference
1. Social Freedom
1. Freedom to be left alone
1. Freedom from control by others
1. 5) African American Freedom e. g:
7. Equal justice
7. Personal freedom
7. Education
7.
1. 6)Native American Freedom e. g:
8. Spiritual Freedom
8. Land
1. 7)Women’s Freedom
1. 8) Various groupings of white men
Use ONLY class or syllabus materials .
1. Give Me Liberty! Vol 1 4th BRIEF Edition by Eric Foner, (pub: Norton) In paperback, e-book, or loose leaf. NOT the Seagull Edition
1. Voices of Freedom: A Documentary History, Vol 1, 4th edition ed. Eric Foner (Norton)
1. The Civil War: Vol. 1 or 2 (Yotobe video)
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