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According to Stephen Covey there is a Maturity Continuum that moves from “dependence” to “independence” and then to “interdependence.” Just as this continuum is important for human beings in individual development, it is an important continuum for countries as well. Countries must progress through the stages from dependent, to independent, and interdependent just like people. As we become more globally interdependent, countries which have a long history of independence, may find that transition to interdependence easier to make. In the United States we are all familiar with July 4th, but are you as familiar with September 16th?
In Mexico, on September 16, 1810, the “Cry of Independence” was uttered in the small town of Dolores. This event marked the beginning of the Mexican War of Independence from Spain. A Roman Catholic priest, Hidalgo, led the Revolution until his death, and his role in Mexican Independence is as celebrated as the role of Washington in the United States.
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