What did freedom mean to the English by 1680?

Question: What did freedom mean to the English by 1680!?
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Well, certainly an Englishman in 1680 had more rights than an Englishman from 1480!. We "colonies" here in the U!.S!. didn't feel particularly free, especially by one specific measure: taxation!. The English were typically very subjugated (and still are somewhat) according to class and social standing!. Although one may have the means (wealth and ability) to pursue an occupation, such a pursuit would be impractical or impossible if that person's role in society was deemed below that station!. I think a good question for you would be what does freedom mean to YOU and then ask yourself, in that context, would an Englishman in 1680 be "free" by your standard!?Www@QuestionHome@Com

I don't think I am subjugated!. There is a class system here as there is in all countries - known as the "haves" and "have nots",

There were problems with the various religions that were raising their heads at that time, but that was to do with power and control not religion!.

But subjugated never, not since William the Conqueror have the British been subjugated!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

IT MEANT TO BE FREEWww@QuestionHome@Com