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[[File:Liberty2.jpg|thumb|The [[Statue of Liberty]] is one of the most famous symbols of freedom]] | [[File:Liberty2.jpg|thumb|The [[Statue of Liberty]] is one of the most famous symbols of freedom]] | ||
| − | '''Liberty''' is the political [[freedom]] of an individual. It is one of the "[[unalienable rights]]" listed in the [[Declaration of Independence]]. America's core political values, called [[republicanism]], are based on the extension of liberty to all. | + | '''Liberty''' is the political [[freedom]] of an individual. It is one of the "[[unalienable rights]]" listed in the [[Declaration of Independence]]. America's core political values, called [[republicanism]], are based on the extension of liberty to all. Liberty has been a powerful force in politics since the early 1800's, as governments around the world saw the success of the American model and have attempted to emulate it. |
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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The Statue of Liberty is one of the most famous symbols of freedom
Liberty is the political freedom of an individual. It is one of the "unalienable rights" listed in the Declaration of Independence. America's core political values, called republicanism, are based on the extension of liberty to all. Liberty has been a powerful force in politics since the early 1800's, as governments around the world saw the success of the American model and have attempted to emulate it.