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.

the most famous of all the units fighting in cuba, the "rough riders" was the name given to the first u.s. volunteer cavalry under the leadership of theodore roosevelt. roosevelt resigned his position as assistant secretary of the navy in may 1898 to join the volunteer cavalry. the original plan for this unit called for filling it with men from the indian territory, new mexico, arizona, and oklahoma. however, once roosevelt joined the group, it quickly became the place for a mix of troops ranging from ivy league athletes to glee-club singers to texas rangers and indians.

napoleon the third became a empire in 1873 also known as the era of the franco-prussian war.

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