As the Imperial Crisis Deepened in the Late 1760s and into the 1770s,Americans

question 84

Essay

As the imperial crisis deepened in the late 1760s and into the 1770s,Americans increasingly based their claims not simply on the historical rights of Englishmen but on the more abstract language of natural rights and universal freedom.Thinking back to previous chapters,chronicle this evolution from the English Civil War and the Glorious Revolution to the Great Awakening and Enlightenment and finally to the events of the 1760s and 1770s.Your essay should demonstrate the various definitions of freedom and liberty from the mid-seventeenth century until the Revolutionary era.

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Definitions:

Federal System

A system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units (such as states or provinces), allowing for a balance of power.

Uniform Social Services

Social welfare and public services that are standardized and equally accessible to all members of a community or country.

Political Dissatisfaction

A state of discontent with the political system or political leaders, often resulting from perceived failures or unmet expectations.

Supremacy Clause

A clause in the U.S. Constitution stating that federal law is the "supreme law of the land," taking precedence over state laws.