Eric Foner Pointed Out That in 2003, When Asked Whether

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Essay

Eric Foner pointed out that in 2003, when asked whether it was more important for the government to guarantee freedom from want or freedom to pursue individual goals, only 35 percent of Americans selected freedom from want. Considering that Franklin Roosevelt's Four Freedoms from World War II were mostly about private, or individual, freedoms, this attitude toward the government's role in protecting the pursuit of happiness is not that surprising. Offer a critique on how America's view of freedom at the end of the twentieth century evolved over the last half-century. Conclude the essay with your thoughts on whether you believe the founding fathers would be pleased, and why or why not.

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Definitions:

Temporal Lobes

Regions of the cerebral cortex located at the sides of the brain, involved in processing auditory information and encoding memory.

Parietal Lobes

Regions of the brain located behind the frontal lobes, involved in processing sensory information from various parts of the body, understanding spatial orientation, and language processing.

Occipital Lobes

The occipital lobes are the region of the brain located at the back of the head, responsible for processing visual information.

Frontal Lobes

Regions of the frontal cortex involved in higher cognitive functions, including problem-solving, emotional control, memory, and judgment.