From 1776 till 2009, in what year between & including these two dates would you say Americans enjoyed the most liberties as guaranteed by America's Constitution?
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Probably around 1780 and 1800.
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the 50's
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It's tough to answer this question because the guaranteed rights have changed over time, and a contraction in one area often means an expansion in another. . For example, in the original Constitution people had the right to own other people, to buy and sell them just like they would farm equipment or real estate. . That "right" was taken away in 1865, by the same 13th Amendment that simultaneously gave people who were owned the right to be free. . The right to own another person was morally repugnant, and thank God a half million Americans gave their lives to wipe it out. But, technically speaking, it was a right that existed and then was taken away. . Also, the rights guaranteed by the Constitution change over time based on evolving interpretation. . In general, though, I'd have to say "today" in answer to your question. The trend has, with some fits and starts, been toward expanding rights rather than limiting them and that seems likely to continue. . +5 for a fascinating question. Thank you.
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Such would depend upon your skin color, gender, religion, and status as a slave/indentured servant.
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