Essay On Liberty In Early America

Liberty is define as “The positive enjoyment of various social, political, or economic rights and privilege and the power of choice”-.Merriam-Webster. In early America, the British were not helping America grow for the better and not giving them any amount of liberty. Instead they were doing harm and angering the people. After every situation where there could have been a better solution and peace, turned to only angry and eventually war. In America, each colony stepped up with leaders to come together and fight for liberty. Fantastically, these leaders stepped up and stood their ground against Britain. They created a document called the Declaration of Independence and many more that would free America form an iron grip to changing America’s legacy for the better. America was to in a good relationship with Britain. Actually, America’s problems grew and so did everyones frustration. In 1765, after the stamp act was passed, the taxation was designed to higher the incomes for the British army in America. This angered the colonist and in March of 1763 the stamp act was repealed. Then came the Teat Act in 1773, this allowed the British East India Company to save themselves and lower their taxes. This enabled them to have great control over America’s tea trade. Many colonist saw this as another example of taxation tyranny. Soon after came
In today’s society it is very different because of the constitution. The effects of the Declaration are enormous and plentiful to everyones benefit. Right now in the year of 2017, we have equality between man and woman. There is also equality between all color and race. The declaration of independence inspired and effected the Bill of Rights. Interestingly, that the first fifty signers of the Declaration of Independence wanted. It also created a major effect on foreign affairs. If America did not fight for its liberty, today would be much more