Many Degrees of Freedom Coexisted in Seventeenth-Century North America

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Many degrees of freedom coexisted in seventeenth-century North America. Discuss the various definitions of freedom. Be sure to include slaves, indentured servants, women, Indians, property owners, and Puritans in your discussion. Identify any similarities and differences among these different versions of freedom.

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Definitions:

Child Sexual Abuse

The involvement of a child in sexual activity that he or she does not fully comprehend, is unable to give informed consent to, or for which the child is not developmentally prepared.

Coercion

The practice of compelling a party to act in an involuntary manner by the use of threats or force.

Consent

Voluntary agreement to engage in a specific act, such as sexual activity, after understanding all its implications.

Family Relationships

The bonds and dynamics between members of a family, which can include emotional, psychological, and socio-economic interactions.