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Some colonies had a war of independence or revolt against their controllers (like French Algeria or Portuguese East Africa), some were given independence partly due to the fear of revolt (like the Belgian Congo), some were annexed by other nations (like the British Cameroons) and others were given independence through peaceful negotiations (like The Kenya Colony).
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Which European country was the last to grant independence to its African holdings?
South Africa was the last to gain independence in 1994. Eritrea was second to last in 1993.
How did the french colonies differ from the English colonies in Africa in the1950?
Some French colonies had strong independence movements.
Which war did the american colonies fight in to gain their independence?
The American Revolution
Which country did many European colonies gain their independence from in the 1820s?
Great Britain... Great Britain had only just started establishing it's Empire in the 1820's. These colonies only started to gain their independence in the second half of the 20th century.
What was the first African country to gain independence from Britain?
South Africa in 1910
Who did the Colonies want to gain their independence from?
The American Colonies wanted to gain independence from Great Britain.
What people did African gain their independence from?
The people of Africa gained some of their independence from countries like Great Britain. These countries occupied much of Africa and created colonies there.
When did Europe colonies gain independence?
never
How did former colonies gain independence?
Wars
Which European country was the last to grant independence to its African holdings?
South Africa was the last to gain independence in 1994. Eritrea was second to last in 1993.
What country were the colonies trying to gain independence from?
England
What did the french gain from their colonies in Africa?
land
Who did Namibia gain independence from?
From South Africa.
How did the french colonies differ from the English colonies in Africa in the1950?
Some French colonies had strong independence movements.
What is the best definition for decolonization?
The process by which former colonies gain independence
Who did the US gain independence from in the late 1700s?
In 1776, the American Colonies delcared their independence from Great Britain.
What was the first colony to gain independence in Africa?
Gold Coast
