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.
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Catholics (found in most of Europe, Latin America and some other former European colonies) Protestants (found in some parts of Europe, the United States and some other former European colonies) Orthodox (found in Russia and parts of Eastern Europe)
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The U.S. could be threatened by European colonies because they represented competition in the import and export of goods.
The era of European colonization ended after WWII. Jamaica, for example, is no longer a colony, but an independent state that is part of a loose association of former colonies and the UK, known as the Commonwealth. If you are asking: why DID Europe colonize the Americas? It was to plunder their natural resources.
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japan is comprised of two former European colonies!!!!!
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France (French Guiana), England (Cayman Islands) and the Netherlands (Aruba).
The former British colonies had achieved independence but had lost their primary European trading partner.
The process by which former colonies gain independence
the declaration of independence
After gaining independence, territory in both former colonies was divided due to religious conflicts.
After gaining independence, territory in both former colonies was divided due to religious conflicts.
Some through direct armed rebellion, some through revolutions in the colonizing country (namely, Portugal), some through referendum after a matter of time.