Answer:
iy was historic moment for the american people
The independent clause is "WE ARE NOT EATING ON THE PATIO" the reason why, is because the second part of the sentence cannot stand on its own, due to the fact it has a because in it. because is a transition word.
It is because when it is placed in a freezer, the cold slows down the chemical reaction that makes it glow. Basically, you freeze the chemicals inside the glow stick.
