they were the first black country to oppose slavery
One unique aspect of Haiti's independence was that it was the first and only successful slave revolt in history. Led by Toussaint Louverture and later Jean-Jacques Dessalines, the enslaved population fought against French colonial rule and established the independent Republic of Haiti in 1804. This made Haiti the first black-led nation in the Americas and a symbol of resistance against slavery and colonialism.
Haiti declared its independence in 1804 and so its been 208 years, we may not have a lot to be broud of, but we can say that much
The US declared independence on 4 July 1776, but gained independence officially in September 3 1783. So as of 14 August 2011, the US is considered to be 235 years old, but is officially 227 years old.
On July 4, 1776 the Declaration of Independence was signed by 56 American colonists who were requesting their indepedence from England. In doing so they became enemies of England and King George III - many lost their homes, were chased by the English army, their families were relocated and were never found. These men took a chance with their lives speaking out. That is what our Independence Day is all about.
the 13 colonies got their independence from Britain because it was a lot of days for the war, so a general put a white flag to surrendered.
The Continental Congress declared US freedom from Britain with the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. It was recognized by the Treaty of Paris on September 3, 1783 (ratified in 1784 and agreements exchanged on May 12, 1784).
cause he help in the war ---- He is a National Hero and one of the Founding Father of Haiti. He helped the slave gained their Independence from France.
Haiti declared its independence in 1804 and so its been 208 years, we may not have a lot to be broud of, but we can say that much
There had to be a foundation for government and laws.
Montserrat is a British dependency so it has never gained independence.
World War 2 boosted the Independence movement in Africa because after the war, they signed a independence treaty so they gained more Independence
China gained its independence from the British and so did New Zealand. It did so on October 1, 1949.
After a period as a French protectorate it gained independence in 1949. So the nationality of Lao is Lao. - Moocats
Texas gained it's independence and was a Republic for about 10 years or so, then it was annexed into the U.S.
Although some of Britain's possessions in Africa gained independence before other nations' (such as South Africa, Egypt and Sudan), the UK also owned the last colony in Africa (Southern Rhodesia). Not all their colonies gained independence before other nations'. South Africa gained independence so early because they had a stable government controlled by whites. Egypt gained independence so early because there was a huge nationalist movement (which was aided and strengthened by Germany). Sudan gained independence because its sovereignty was shared by both Egypt and the UK. Egypt wanted Sudan to become independent, so they pretty much abandoned their shared colony. The UK needed Egypt to also take part in Sudanese affairs, so they had trouble controlling Sudan without them, which forced the UK to let Sudan become independent.
You neglected to say who "we" is, so we cannot give you a firm answer -- however, for the majority of the world, independence was gained from at least one of:Britain,France,Germany,Spain, andRussia.
they were successful because they won the war. by doing so they gained their independence.
Gandhi began his activism for independence in India in the 1910s, and India gained independence from British rule in 1947. So, it took Gandhi and the Indian independence movement around three decades to achieve independence.