Pick THREE moments, events, or developments in the period under study in this course in which freedom EXPANDED. Follow this scheme: One moment, event, or development in the period 1776-1800; one in the period 1801-1865; and one in the period 1865-1877. This is a minimum. Make sure to:

In at least one or two sentences, describe the historical context in which freedom was expanded.
In at least three or four sentences, explain how freedom was expanded and the forces behind it (i. e., protests, a law, etc.).
In at least three or four sentences, explain the impact to society of each expansion of freedom.