Independence Movements Vocabulary

verb to withdraw formally from an alliance, federation, or association, as from a political union, a religious organization, etc.

• The region attempted to secede from the country, but faced strong opposition from the government.
• Some people think it would be cool if California tried to secede from the US.
• If they don't agree with the decision, they can just secede and do their own thing.
• It's like trying to secede from your own thoughts - sometimes you just can't break free from them.

noun the right or ability of a country or region to govern itself

• Self-government is a system where a community or group of people govern themselves without external interference.
• In a self-government setup, people make their own rules and decisions without outside control.
• Self-government is like being your own boss, calling all the shots.
• Achieving self-government is like taking control of your own destiny and paving your own path.