In 1948, amid considerable bitterness, as it was believed that there had been widespread and active collaboration between many Burmese and the Japanese in World War 2.
Burma was once part of the British Empire. More specifically, the UK placed Burma as part of her Indian Empire. The British sought the minerals, and precious gems that Burma had. It won its freedom in 1937.
In reality, Bermuda did not actually choose to join the British Empire. They islands were forced to join or be conquered.
Burma, which was then still a part of the British Empire.
The U S A never joined the British Empire.
It didn't the US was formed when it revolted against the British Empire
1894
1878
Upper Burma was annexed after the Anglo-Burmese War in 1885 CE. England had complete dominion over Burma by 1897 CE.
Canada didnt join it was fought over by the French and British in which the Brits ended up winning therefore becoming part of her empire.
1964
British rule in Burma was created in 1824.
China never joined the British Empire. However, two small parts of China were part of the British Empire. Weihaiwei-1898-1930 Hong Kong-1841-1997