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What is the history of New Zealand?
New Zealand became a British colony in 1841.
Who became a colony after the treaty of Waitangi?
The islands of New Zealand became a British colony following the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi.
What used to be the Dutch colony of New Netherlands?
New Netherlands became New York after the British took it over.
What colony used to be New Amsterdam?
What became the British colony of New York had previously been a Dutch colony called New Amsterdam. Around 1640, the powerful British saw the value of the Dutch founded colony and negotiated them out of their territory, which was originally purchased from Native Tribes.
When did France colonize Benin?
The African Kingdom of Dahomey was defeated by the French and made a French protectorate in 1894. Then in 1904 the area became part of the French colony of French Dahomey. When French Dahomey became independent 1958, it took the name of Benin.
Which two countries govern new guinea?
The two countries are Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. Indonesia occupies the western half of New Guinea, which was formerly a colony of the Dutch. Papua New Guinea, which was formerly under the protection of Australia, became an independent country in 1975.
How was the New York colony founded?
The New York Colony began as the Dutch trading outpost of New Netherlands. The Dutch founded the colony in 1614. Later the British took over this area and renamed it New York in 1664.
What is British guinea?
British Guinea is the former name of Papua New Guinea, a country near Indonesia.
Before Papua New Guinea was governed by Australia it was a colony of which European nation?
The Papua New Guinea side of New Guinea was divided between Germany and England. The northern half of the country fell to German control in 1884, so it was briefly known as German New Guinea. The southern half was known as British New Guinea, later renamed to Papua in 1904.
When did British New Guinea Development Company end?
British New Guinea Development Company ended in 1922.
When was British New Guinea Development Company created?
British New Guinea Development Company was created in 1910.
What was the name of the colony that became the State of New York?
While it was under Dutch control, the colony was called New Netherlands. Under British control, it was rebranded as the Province of New York.
