Which European country conquered Madagascar in 1896? (1 word)
France
Madagascar became a country on June 26, 1960.
In 1883, France invaded Madagascar and by 1896 had established rule over the island, which became a French colony.
France annexed Madagascar in 1896; independence was regained in 1960.
Madagascar was part of the French colonial empire. France began to establish control over the island in the late 19th century, culminating in the formal annexation of Madagascar in 1896. The island remained a French colony until it gained independence in 1960.
Madagascar was a French colony from 1896 until it regained its independence in 1960.
Madagascar was a French colony from 1896 until 1958. The native language is Malagasy.
European Weightlifting Championships was created in 1896.
The French began first began attacking Madagascar with the intent of colonization in 1883, during the Franco-Hova war. The war ended in 1895 when the French took the city of Antananarivo. One year later, in 1896, the French parliament voted to officially annex the island. This period of French colonization lasted from 1896 to 1960, when Madagascar peacefully declared independence.
Yes, Madagascar was invaded by the French. The first invasion occurred in 1883 during the Franco-Hova War, which led to the French establishing a protectorate over Madagascar in 1896 after a military campaign. This marked the beginning of French colonial rule, which lasted until Madagascar gained independence in 1960.
Ethiopia gained independence on 1 March 1896