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'''Independence''' is, literally, the freedom from dependence upon another person or body. It can be used to refer to a person living [[Self-sufficiency|self-sufficiently]], without the need for contributions from others, specifically one's parents ("living independently"). | '''Independence''' is, literally, the freedom from dependence upon another person or body. It can be used to refer to a person living [[Self-sufficiency|self-sufficiently]], without the need for contributions from others, specifically one's parents ("living independently"). | ||
| − | Politically, the term has come to mean freedom from control, whether by another country or by a despotic government. The [[United States]] celebrates its independence from [[Great Britain]] annually on July 4th, marking the signing of the [[Declaration of Independence]] at [[Independence Hall]]. | + | Politically, the term has come to mean freedom from control, whether by another country or by a despotic government. The [[United States]] celebrates its independence from [[Great Britain]] annually on July 4th, marking the signing of the [[Declaration of Independence]] at [[Independence Hall]] in [[Philadelphia]]. |
Revision as of 22:20, February 17, 2010
Independence is, literally, the freedom from dependence upon another person or body. It can be used to refer to a person living self-sufficiently, without the need for contributions from others, specifically one's parents ("living independently").
Politically, the term has come to mean freedom from control, whether by another country or by a despotic government. The United States celebrates its independence from Great Britain annually on July 4th, marking the signing of the Declaration of Independence at Independence Hall in Philadelphia.
