In 2014, police in ferguson, mo, shot and killed 18-year-old michael brown in an incident that evoked nationwide protest. in the ensuing months, social media was employed to powerful effect using the hashtag #blacklivesmatter. this galvanize support and awareness around the problem of police actions directed against african americans and is a good example of a

France played a key role in the american revolutionary war (american war of independence; 1775–1783). motivated by the ideals of the new nation which were inspired by the french enlightenment, as well as its long-term rivalry with britain and so as to avenge their territorial losses during the french and indian war, france secretly began sending supplies to the americans in 1775.

Freedom of religion, freedom of speech, being protected by our military and first responders on a daily basis and many many more.