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  1. Independence Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

    INDEPENDENCE meaning: 1 : freedom from outside control or support the state of being independent; 2 : the time when a country or region gains political freedom from outside control

  2. Independence - Wikipedia

    Independence is a condition of a nation, country, or state, in which residents and population, or some portion thereof, exercise self-government, and usually sovereignty, over its territory.

  3. INDEPENDENCE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of INDEPENDENCE is the quality or state of being independent. How to use independence in a sentence.

  4. INDEPENDENCE definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

    INDEPENDENCE meaning: 1. freedom from being governed or ruled by another country: 2. the ability to live your life…. Learn more.

  5. Road to Liberty: A Timeline – The White House

    Explore an American history timeline tracing key events leading up to the Revolutionary War, Independence and the ratification of the U.S. Constitution, highlighting pivotal moments that …

  6. The Declaration of Independence | National Archives

    Apr 25, 2024 · The Declaration of Independence states the principles on which our government, and our identity as Americans, are based. Unlike the other founding documents, the …

  7. History of Independence Day | A Capitol Fourth | PBS

    Learn the history of America's Independence Day, including why we celebrate on July 4.

  8. Sep 29, 2022 · On the 28th of June, the committee appointed to prepare a declaration of independence brought in a draught, which was read, and ordered to lie on the table. On the …

  9. INDEPENDENCE definition in American English | Collins English ...

    If a country has or gains independence, it has its own government and is not ruled by any other country. In 1816, Argentina declared its independence from Spain.

  10. History of Independence Day - U.S. National Park Service

    Jul 3, 2015 · Congress formally adopted the Declaration of Independence two days later, July 4, 1776, and the alarm for freedom was sounded at Independence Hall with the Liberty Bell. …