Independence — Social Studies definition
Separation from another political authority, distinct from universal individual freedom.
Where it is taught
- American Revolution: Independence, Institutions & Limits — The World Around 1750 & Atlantic Revolutions, Global History & Geography II: c. 1750 to the Early 21st Century, Grade 10
In use
The Declaration of Independence in 1776 asserted separation; fighting and diplomacy continued afterward.
American Revolution: Independence, Institutions & Limits
Questions using independence
Problem 1
Why does national independence not prove that every inhabitant gained freedom?
Answer and explanation
Name a group, region, rule, and time before claiming the revolution’s benefit was universal. Independence from Britain, an individual’s freedom, and equal political participation are distinct outcomes. Investigate each with appropriate evidence.