Here's the largest independence movements in the United States and Canada
Here's a list of some of the largest, and smallest growing independence movements in North America's biggest countries; the United States and Canada. Although none are a direct threat to either country, as most of them have very slight chances of going independent, others may be a risk.
Quebec
Quebec, the largest province in Canada and the largest state/province in both countries observed, has been one of the world's most severe threats of independence for decades. It has been one of the closest regions to becoming autonomous countries in global history, with only minimal reasons for it not to gain independence.
The province held referendums for independence of their province in 1980, although the nearest they ever got to independence was in 1995 in another referendum with only 1.16% advantage of the 'No' vote. The intervals of Quebec's largest attempts for independence comes usually every 15 years (around). 1980, 1995, and a pro-separatist prime minister elected in the province in 2013. Recent polls show current support at 36%, but it is expected to rise dramatically as provincial elections near.
California
California is the wealthiest state in the U.S., and would be the 6th strongest economy as an independent nation. This was the argument made by many pro-independence officials in the state of which has a quickly growing pro-separatist movement. California's independence moves are the strongest, at the moment, within the U.S.
Officials from Newsweek conducted, in partnership with an analyst at a Californian University, a polling that concluded 32% of the citizens support independence. This has gone up dramatically from our poll in 2015 that saw 12% in favor. The dramatic rise in support is almost directly related to the state's disapproval of President Trump.
Nunavut
The Canadian area of Nunavut is another region that wishes to gain autonomy. The region is currently not a province but a Canadian territory. The province's run for independence has grown following Canada's methods to try and pay attention to the rising crisis within the indigenous population of the region. However, the territory (in partnership with Yukon, Northwest) have not expressed immediate desire to split.
Alberta
A third Canadian region on this list is the province of Alberta, of which is known across the Canadian lands for being one of the country's largest economic hubs. It's been proven, unlike Quebec, that the economy would easily support an independent nation. Support for separatism has grown recently from an extremely low rate within the 2000's. The province's independence party is gaining momentum during Trudeau's leadership.
Texas
Texas is known to be one of America's largest independence movements. However it has recently been dying out in comparison to California's, with the state polls showing that only 26% generally support succession in 2016. However when asked again what they would think if Clinton had won the election, 40% voted in support. Texas, known as a majorly Republican state, has opposed the union often since the civil war.
Alaska
The American state of Alaska, also primarily Republican-voting, is quite in the mood for an independence run. The territory, purchased by America from Russia, has always thought of themselves as very distinct from mainland Americans. Although no official current polls exist, the state has had anywhere between 5% to 20% in the past.
Hawaii
A state of which is probably the most distinct from the rest, Hawaii, even has a different language and culture. The Pacific island is the newest state to join the union, and some of it's citizens believe the Democratic-voting state would be better off separated. Smaller pro-separatist groups formed a large party a few years ago, and have been growing since then to promote independence within the state.
New York
The state of New York has numerous independence sparks within the state, though the entire state has no path towards succession from America. New York City attempted to get independence within the 2000's, with recent attempts for some cities in northern New York state trying to join neighboring Pennsylvania. The independence of New York City would have the state renamed to Buffalo, according to sources, and the city becoming the 51st state. It would include Long Island.
Cascadia (Oregon, Washington State, British Columbia)
Though mostly fictional, there is a move for each of these provinces to gain independence from Canada and the United States to form the new country of 'Cascadia', a Pacific country. Sources of the Cascadian Independence Party have stated the capital would be Seattle, though most of the territorial lands would travel through Canada, taking the country's entire border to the Pacific ocean.
Studies into the Cascadian independence movements, put in by our reporters and analysts, concluded that 31% of Canadians within British Columbia support exploring the potential to succeed to form Cascadia or a provincially independent nation. However studies were complicated in Washington State and Oregon, with speculations being around 17% support for Washington State and 15% for Oregon.