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Colonial landowners, lawyers, merchants, and smugglers gathered to exert their political (and economic) influence with a constitution to declare war on the crown on England. Their war would have been short lived, however, were it not for diplomatic ingenuity on the parts of Ben Franklin and John Adams in gaining financial support from France, who saw the colonies as a way to engage in proxy warfare with their long time nemesis.

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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.


When did American colonies gain independence?

The American colonies declared independency from the English Empire in 1776, for many reasons, but mainly because they were being unfairly taxed.


How did the former European colonies gain independence and what challenges did they face after independence?

Former European colonies gained independence through various means, including armed struggle, peaceful negotiations, and decolonization movements, particularly following World War II when anti-colonial sentiments surged. Many nations faced significant challenges post-independence, such as establishing stable governments, dealing with ethnic tensions, and addressing economic dependency on former colonial powers. Additionally, the lack of infrastructure and political experience often hindered their development, leading to social unrest and conflict in some regions. The legacies of colonialism, including arbitrary borders and resource exploitation, further complicated their paths to sustainable growth.


Who helped New Hampshire gain their independence from Great Britain?

The other British Colonies in what would become the United States and France.

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How did former colonies gain independence?

Wars


What is the best definition for decolonization?

The process by which former colonies gain independence


Who did the Colonies want to gain their independence from?

The American Colonies wanted to gain independence from Great Britain.


When did Europe colonies gain independence?

never


What country were the colonies trying to gain independence from?

England


Who did kazakhstan gain independence from?

The (former) Soviet Union.


Who did the US gain independence from in the late 1700s?

In 1776, the American Colonies delcared their independence from Great Britain.


Which war did the american colonies fight in to gain their independence?

The American Revolution


How did the 13 colonies gain their independence?

The thirteen colonies gained independence by defeating the British army in battle, culminating in the surrender of the British at Yorktown. Independence was only gained by declaring it, and fighting for it.


How did Mozambique gain independence?

With the fall of the fascist government of General Marcelo Caetano all the former colonies received independence.


How did colonies gain their independence from their European parent countries?

The colonies gained their independence by fighting revolutionary wars, therefore cutting the cord of dependence with the European crowns. Mainly, this was the thirteen colonies against the British Empire.


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.