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    Personal Freedom To pinpoint exactly what a generalized definition of personal freedom is and how to ensure it may almost seem impossible . To me it is the human capability of expressing rational or irrational daily decisions. Simple and can be very innocent ,but as innocent as it can be it is also subject to some of the most, ruthless , selfish, heartless decisions. But no matter the choices and decisions one would make, they will carry a weight of consequences, good or bad. Anarchy with no hierarchy

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    America was grown of the words freedom and liberty. We became who we are by making these words become valuable to us. Now we associate objects with them like the Statue of Liberty in New York. But what is the statue of liberty without liberty itself? Does liberty have the same meaning for everyone, or does it differ depending on the situation? There are multiple meanings of liberty, but a few of the definitions share close to the same meaning. Americans would not argue about the meaning of liberty

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    Freedom Freedom has no universal definition; freedom is subjective by nature it means something different to everyone. For some freedom is physical such as wanting to free themselves from confinement. Physical freedom is most often sought by individuals seeking liberation from a controlling system such as prison or enslavement. This type of freedom is generally accepted as having the ability to move, eat, and live where you see fit without others permission. Physical freedom is the most simple

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    Defining Freedom - Definition By Experience “Freedom” is a very difficult term to define with a short, simple statement. It is loaded with so much meaning because every person has a different set of personal experiences and ideas that can apply to their own concept of what experiencing freedom is all about. In defining freedom, it is best to start with a wide array of different ideas and put them together to create one major explanation that encompasses all the ideas. The Oxford English Dictionary

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    How are liberty and freedom defined? Are they bound to a single definition or are they principles that evolve over time? The American Revolution brought independence for the thirteen colonies as well as discussions of what freedom and liberty were. While declaring that liberty is an unalienable right endowed to all men , the definition was debated among different groups. Liberty and freedom were defined differently by Abigail Adams, who advocated for equality between men and women, the slaves who

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    Freedom Freedom, what is it exactly? My definition of freedom is doing what you want but you still have to face the consequences. Some consequences from having our freedom will end in taking away your freedom. For instance if you choose to kill someone the consequence would either be life in prison or maybe even cost your life, such as the death penalty, both of which take your freedom. America is the universal symbol of freedom. Freedom is what makes America America. But is I really free? Has freedom

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    What does freedom look like? The definition of freedom varies. When I think of freedom three words come to my mind, which are liberty, independence, and equality. The subject of freedom is very important in the United States because it has been our nation is built on. We should all be thankful for our freedom and independence. Liberty is being able to do what one desires so long as it stays within the rules. This means that we get to choose whatever we want. We do not have to shop at certain stores

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    The Changing Definition of Freedom in the US Jasmin Mesner History to 1877 12 October 2016 Many ideas are important within the American culture, but to the American sense of patriotism, freedom is most fundamental. The idea of freedom is central to the American politics – which is at times referred to as liberty. Since the birth of the nation, freedom has been the vocabulary of the American language and its importance cannot be underestimated. The Declaration of Independence, for instance

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    According to google, the definition of freedom is the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint. The Freedom from imprisonment or enslavement from those who holds a person against their power or will. However, when freedom is expressed by an ex-slaved, their views are completely different. Ex-slaves found it difficult to adjust to the liberal freedom because they have to deal with relocating families, no political rights to vote, and the ability to establish

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    Freedom bears no sole definition. It could be defined as the right to free will, or to liberty. Even so, freedom is subjective and relative to one’s perception of the meaning of the word. For African Americans, the civil war can be interpreted as their “crossroads of freedom”, but were they truly free? The Union and Confederates had been enthralled in war mainly for the cause of eliminating the horrific institution of slavery (the south fought for the opposite), and though the end of the Civil War

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