Why is it important that colonial people gain their independence

Why is it important that colonial people gain their independence.

In the discussion, write a brief speech that supports your chosen leader’s position on this question. Make sure to discuss the impact of the Enlightenment on your leader’s views. Your speech must be a minimum of three paragraphs long and include at least two of the following terms:

-Separation of powers

-checks and balances

-liberty

-equality

-democracy

-popular sovereignty

-human rights

-constitutionalism

-nationalism