From what nation did the Dutch provinces within the Union of Utrecht declare their Independence in 1581?

In the 1940s, Stalin deported a lot of the peoples of the Caucasus: Kalmyks, Karachays, Balkars, etc. So why didn't all these other peoples air their grievances against Moscow after 1991 and declare independence from the Federation?

Let's say Texas, for example. If all citizens in the state of Texas agree on becoming a new independent country, would it be possible for them to declare independence?

(Still being drafted.) Dear Scotland, This letter covers SHELVED technology that raises standards of living and creates jobs. The mainstream has ignored some of these systems for decades. Food and Farming: Hydroponics. Aquaponics. Solar dehydration....

India is a free country and I don't think discussing cessation is in anyway illegal. As such I was wondering about the above question and would like to forward certain arguments in favor of cessation of south India and be an independent nation. The counter...

Several states are considering using the 10th Amendment to declare themselves independent entities and leave the union, becoming associated states only. http://www.tenthamendmentcenter.com/ The current point is being taken to the courts and it may be...

In spring of 1948, Israel started the preparation for the Declaration of Independence within the borders envisaged by the UN Resolution number 181. Arab countries refused to accept this resolution and started to prepare for war against Israel. USA and...

So, I didn't realize until just a few years ago that Israel was a relatively new nation. When I found out we didn't have a "Jewish nation" before 1950ish, I thought it was odd in this modern era a religious nation could be created. As a remnant...

Would this be a good thing for America, to return to the "idealism of 1776"? Obama calls for 'new Declaration of Independence' By Michael Neibauer Examiner Staff Writer 1/17/09 BALTIMORE -- President-elect Barack Obama capped the first day...

How difficult would such qualification be? How many years would it take for Scotland to qualify for admittance into the European Union?  What would be the effect on the Scottish economy and of the loss of the benefits it accrues as a constituent country...