Originally, Mexico was a colony of Spain, but fought and won its independence in 1821. Between 1864 and 1867, Mexico was invaded by French forces, who at the time installed "Emperor Maximilian I", making of Mexico a French protectorate. Later, liberal forces led by Benito Juarez overthrew Maximilian and Mexico became independent once more. Since then, Mexico hasn't been "colonized" by another country.
Several European nations colonized America. Spain colonized Florida and parts of the Southwest. England colonized the East Coast and further inland. France colonized the Mississippi River area. The Netherlands colonized the area around New York, but were driven out by England. Russian colonized Alaska.
The Philippines holds the title of being the longest colonized country in history, having been under Spanish rule for over 300 years.
South Africa was settled by European (Dutch) people, just as the United States was settled by European (English) people. Mexico was colonized by SPAIN (which is also considered a European country), the people of Mexico are of Spanish and Central American Indian ancestry. China and Japan are separate countries inhabited by Asians; and for the most part...always have been.
Yes, China has never been fully colonized by a foreign power. However, parts of China, such as Hong Kong and Macau, were colonized by the British and Portuguese respectively.
Greece was a part of the Ottoman Empire from 1500s up until the Greek Rebellion in 1821. Since that point (with the exception of World War II), Greece has been an independent nation.
yes , by England
Thailand, only one country in South East Asia has never been colonized.( wrong answer) ETHIOPIA the only African country never been colonized.
It has been independent since 1821.
Ethiopia was NEVER colonized, it was just partially occupied under Italy for 5 years but was not colonized. ever.The above is incorrect. Ethiopia was not colonized until 1936. Italy did place Italian inhabitans in the country, but the enterprise did not last. Italy's colonial claims were acknowledged and accepted by other European states.PLEASE IGNORE THE ANSWERS ABOVE. Ethiopia was never colonized. Italy attempted to colonize Ethiopia, but us Ethiopians fought back! Ethiopia beat Italy and did NOT get colonized, EVER. Ethiopia is the only country in Africa that has never gotten colonized by another country.
Yes it is. Thailand is the only one country in South East Asia that had not been colonized by any Europeans. This is why Thailand prides itself on being the only country in Southeast Asia, which was not colonized by the European powers
Thailand haven't been colonized by any country.
Several European nations colonized America. Spain colonized Florida and parts of the Southwest. England colonized the East Coast and further inland. France colonized the Mississippi River area. The Netherlands colonized the area around New York, but were driven out by England. Russian colonized Alaska.
A third world country is one in which was colonized. Thailand has never been colonized thus it is not a third world country.
The Philippines holds the title of being the longest colonized country in history, having been under Spanish rule for over 300 years.
Yes. Spain conquered the Aztec civilization in 1521 thus subduing Mexico into an overseas colony, which lasted until 1821.
Mexico is a sovereign nation; it has not been purchased.
Mexico has been an independent country since 1821.