So it seems obvious that Europe (and probably the world) was a much "freer" place in the late 1800s and 1900s than back in the 16 and 1700s, or rather the says of serfdom and absolutist kings and rulers. However, what are some general arguments that could be made to say that it was freer BEFORE...
America is too corporatized to be free and there are other freer countries in the world in which to operate. I know because I have actually traveled the world and I don't believe American propaganda anymore.