USA HISTORY

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783

PAUL REVERE BIOGRAPHY FACTS QUOTES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does independence mean?
A
to work hard for a long time
B
a person who makes objects out of silver
C
free to make one’s own choices
D
ruled by people in another country
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Autonomy is the ability to make choices and decisions, with support if necessary, according to one’s will and preferences. Independence is the ability to perform actions of daily living and participate in society, with support if necessary, according to one’s will and preferences.

Detailed explanation-2: -Freedom of choice means that the the person is able to choose his own course of action and his own pattern of living, subject to the requirement that he shall not act so as to violate the freedom of choice of others.

Detailed explanation-3: -Independent means that you can do something by yourself without depending on others, maybe the helps, while freedom has a bigger border which has no restriction or rules. For example, you can ride a bicycle independently with the freedom of going around the whole park. So Independence does not depend on anyone.

Detailed explanation-4: -freedom to make laws or decisions without being governed or controlled by another country, organization, etc.: gain/win/declare independence The country gained its independence in 1991.

Detailed explanation-5: -free hand. nounfreedom to act and make decisions. carte blanche. free choice.

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