Why is that attitude an important factor in the decision to declare independence?

When we talk about independence, we oftentimes think of it as the greatest aim of a country from its conquerors. However, it also depicts the longing of a person to be independent and be able to do what needs and what is wanted to be done.

Attitude is a great determiner is indeed someone, may it be a self or composed of thousand of people, are deserving to have the independence that is so longed. This is because the desire to be independent should be coupled with great sense of responsibility, to be able to stand on its own, be able to speak up for oneself, and to be able to defend oneself.