Famous Freedoms

Pre-Revolutionary issues

 The colonies wanted to be recognized as a part of Britain, but had no say in Parliament  They began to feel as though they had no place or use in the British affairs  This prompted their desire to emancipate themselves entirely

British

 Felt the colonies were to be used only to their advantage

Colonists

  Felt entitled to all the rights of an Englishman Felt suppressed economically and religiously by British laws

The Boston Tea Party

 December 16, 1773  Outraged at the new tax on tea, the Sons of Liberty, led by Samuel Adams boarded three British ships, dumping their cargo into Boston harbor  342 crates of tea ruined

Coercive Acts

 Also known as the Intolerable Acts  A consequence of the Boston Tea Party  And in an effort to compensate for Britain's monetary losses in the previous war

Intolerable Acts

 Boston Port Act    Closed the port of Boston until the price of the ruined tea has been repaid Moved capital of Massachusetts to Salem Made Marblehead the official port of entry for the Massachusetts colony  Administration of Justice Act  Gave a royal governor the right to move a trial to another location if he felt the case would be judged unfairly

Intolerable Acts

 Massachusetts Bay Regulating Act  All law officials are appointed by the royal governor, and town assemblies are not permitted unless approved by the governor  Quartering Act  Forced colonists to house soldiers at any given time with no compensation from the government

America's Fed Up

 In hopes of taking steps toward its independence, the country-in-the-making approved the First Continental Congress  The colonies met to discuss ways to abolish the Intolerable Acts and take more steps toward its independence from England

Freedom for the Colonists

 A king-less government  A democracy where the people govern themselves  Representation of the people  A Congress made up of people from all of the colonies deciding what is best for all citizens

Freedom: A Historical and International Pursuit

Over the course of our world's history, there have been numerous instances in which oppressed colonies or territories are exploited and neglected by their monarchy.

Wars of Scottish Independence

  William Wallace led the Scottish rebellion against the tyranny of Edward I, “Long-shanks”, of England beginning in 1296. The rebels, however, were defeated at the Battle of Falkirk in 1298. King Edward executed Wallace for treason. He, along with Andrew Moray, led the Scots to victory in the Battle of Stirling Bridge on September 11, 1297. Scotland is, today, recognized as an independent country; however, in truth, it is still one of four Great Britain Provinces.

Mexican War of Independence

 From 1810 to 1821, the people of Mexico were in pursuit of their independence from Spain.  The rebellion began on September 16, 1810 under the leadership of Mexican born Spaniards, Mestizos, and American Indians. Most of the fighting was done by a few guerrilla bands led by Guadalupe Victoria and Vicente Guerrero. Spain recognized this recently declared independence on September 27, 1821

You define Freedom

 Freedom is exactly what it says. It does not limit or restrict.

 Different people, different cultures, different beliefs, and one shared concept.

 Just like words passed on, the concept of “freedom” will be altered as it spreads.

 Causes chaos and splits in society.

The Opposition: Freedom is Liberty

 “ Liberty, according to my metaphysics, is an intellectual quality... It implies thought and choice and power”(John Adams).

 John Locke-one of the 1 st philosophers of the  Enlightenment & Father of classic liberalism “ The freedom then of man and liberty of acting according to his own will, is grounded on his having reason, which is able to instruct him in that law he is to govern himself by, and make him know how far he is left to the freedom of his own will”(Locke).  Government was based on this principle

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The Idea of Freedom is continually propagated by pop songs, Hollywood films, soaps, and even politicians

“It's my life I'll do as I please” is a common expression con-notated with the idea of freedom.  Does this statement cripple our image of freedom?

 Negative outlook  Advocates Rebellion( suggests that to want freedom is to rebel)

 Song lyrics by Virus “Each day that you live in rebellion, you there by guarantee yourself another day of freedom, another day to live and another day to choose who you're gonna be.

The only thing they can't take away from you is your will to survive Today's rebellion is tomorrow's freedom”

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The Flip Side

Media has also been used to enhance the concept of freedom.

Freedom Writers “The outside looking in” United States vs. World  Martina McBride's Independence Day song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VP pAZ9_qAw Immigrants come here for freedom of religion, freedom of speech, etc.

Very fortunate to live here

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What does freedom mean to people of today?

If we are ready to bear the consequences of our choices then we can be free  Freedom is Liberty  Not being hindered from doing what you have the will(ability) to do  Knowing and choosing what you should/ should not do  With freedom comes RESPONSIBILITY. Freedom allows you to make choices  Take into consideration the effects of your choices  Choice, action, opportunity, prerogatives, preference, will

What is Freedom?

   “If you are not free to choose wrongly and irresponsibly, you are not free at all.” – Jacob Hornberger “Freedom is the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.” – George Orwell “Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes.” – Mahatma Gandhi

What is Freedom?

“The secret of happiness is freedom. The secret of freedom is courage.” – Thucydides, ancient Greek historian “For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” – Nelson Mandela “Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed.” – Martin Luther King Jr.

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