We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
Independence - freedom from outside control or support; the state of being independent; the time when a country or region gains political freedom from outside control
Independent - not governed by a foreign power; self-governing; free from the influence, guidance or control of another or others; self-reliant
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