My understanding of freedom has changed and deepened since the first days’ classes when taking notes on my individual freedom and societal freedom. Historical changes over time and specific events and developments such as the Colonial and Native American early period have fought, articulated, and transformed the freedom many have come to take as granted. Close to the start when Christopher Columbus "discovered" America in 1776, in reality his exploration lead to the conquest and colonization to land already home to millions of people. This did however begin a pivotal moment in history that affected the Old and New World, with changes that are still current today. Along with the conquest of land the differing views of the Indians and Europeans opened different contradictory interpretations about freedom especially within religion, land use, and government.
The different perspectives on Religious Freedom from Native Americans and Europeans collided causing one to think they were superior to the other. Indians of the North America religion was based on religious ceremonies in farming and hunting, viewing nature as a world of spirits and souls. European idea of religious freedom meant …show more content…
The Reconstruction Period brought about a change to the view on freedom to everyone, but seemed to be valued and had a greater deal to slaves. Slaves didn't come out ignorant of freedom or without any ideas about freedom. Just like people who don't have something or little of it, value it the most. To African Americans, freedom was more than simply escaping the punishments and injustices from slavery such as separation from family, denial of access to education, and the sexual exploitation of black women. Indian tribes frequently warred with one another to obtain goods, seize captives, or take revenge for killings of relatives, yet conducted diplomacy and
The different perspectives on Religious Freedom from Native Americans and Europeans collided causing one to think they were superior to the other. Indians of the North America religion was based on religious ceremonies in farming and hunting, viewing nature as a world of spirits and souls. European idea of religious freedom meant …show more content…
The Reconstruction Period brought about a change to the view on freedom to everyone, but seemed to be valued and had a greater deal to slaves. Slaves didn't come out ignorant of freedom or without any ideas about freedom. Just like people who don't have something or little of it, value it the most. To African Americans, freedom was more than simply escaping the punishments and injustices from slavery such as separation from family, denial of access to education, and the sexual exploitation of black women. Indian tribes frequently warred with one another to obtain goods, seize captives, or take revenge for killings of relatives, yet conducted diplomacy and