When we get to and settle on the Moon and Mars and when self sufficient,Would they claim Independence from us.

Answer 1

Its quite possible; since back in the 1800s when the pilgrim fathers left England for what is now the United States the same thing happened.

Though on a planetary scale, I believe that Mars would be the most likely candidate since it is theoretically possible to terra-form it; the colonists would have to have some sort of eco system to generate oxygen, just like plant life does on here.

In addition to this, it would probably take a certain amount of people to be born on Mars; real life martians. Since these humans would have no ties with earth, especially those that do not visit there parents/grand parents ancestral home in the solar system. Mars would be the only home they know.

The main thing is - would it be peaceful or not; since in human history, declarations of independence have very rarely come peacefully.

Answer 2

Its possible. I would think it would be along the lines of British dependencies abroad, like the Falklands or Gibralter. Self governing but still a part of Britain.
But it also raises a question, which country gets the moon? Unless every country in the world agrees to share it equally what happens? Same for Mars. Can you imagine the wars that will be fought over not simple oilfields but entire planets if the current attitude doesnt change.

Answer 3

For a start, the settlers would be from a scientific community gene pool. The average intelligence of the Martians would above that of the earthlings. It is just a matter of generations and they would claim independence and develop a military strategy against a resistance of such an idea by the earthlings. It is a frightening possibility.

On the other hand, people on earth would unite and think less of nationalities and race and think more on being earthlings.

Answer 4

I'd have to say that it would depend on what we do to our planet in the near future, how long it takes to settle the moon and Mars. Personally, I think settling Mars is a bad idea. We should fix the planet we're on first before we destroy another one. If we do to Mars what we've done-and are still doing-to this one, where are we going to go? Nothing else is even close to Earth-size, or too far out to do us any good.

Answer 5

Yes. See if you can find a book called "The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress" written by Robert A. Heinlein back in the 1960's. He explores this very subject. The book is fiction, but it shows that people have been thinking about this for a long time.

Answer 6

If you have a lot of time, read the three Mars novels by Kim Stanley Robinson, Red Mars, Green Mars, Blue Mars. They're a big read, but if your into that sort of thing, it's mind-blowing. They are not just science fiction, but also look at the political and military considerations that may come up.

Answer 7

Probably.
Humankind has always been at odds with each other dependant on where one hails from.
If my well distant succesors deem themselves to be Martian, fair enough..
I just hope they do not fall out with us Earthlings over anything daft.
I would hope that all citizevs of our solar system will, by then, be living in peace & harmony.
By all means have an indepentant planetary government, with its' own economy, laws etc., But just as Brits dislike the EU telling everyone how to grow carrots, moderation in attitudes would be called upon.

"My great-great-great grandfather was an Earthling"
Ha, why not !

Bob

Answer 8

As long as we don't open a Mc Donald's, introduce them to Visa and Sky News i'd say they'll remain independent from us anyway LOL

Answer 9

That's going to be a very long time off, possibly another 500 years. But would you like to bite off the hand that fed you?.

Answer 10

They might; it's hard to say. They would have to be VERY independent to do so, however, and that's going to take time.