to become free and independent states
location and mineral treasures
The Declaration of Independence allowed the American colonies to assert their right to self-governance and independence from British rule. It articulated the principles of individual liberty and the pursuit of happiness, laying the foundation for a new nation based on democratic ideals. By declaring their independence, the colonies were able to unite in their quest for freedom and ultimately establish the United States of America.
The government of Spain in the New World differed from that of the later British colonies in that it was closely micromanaged by the Spanish crown. Later British colonies allowed more self government.
The "plantation colonies" allowed slavery. Those colonies were Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and georgia.
to become free and independent states
Britain
location and mineral treasures
The Declaration of Independence allowed the American colonies to assert their right to self-governance and independence from British rule. It articulated the principles of individual liberty and the pursuit of happiness, laying the foundation for a new nation based on democratic ideals. By declaring their independence, the colonies were able to unite in their quest for freedom and ultimately establish the United States of America.
First of all, this question does not set a time frame and thus, could include any empire in history. But, as for the answer, no country in the world truly allowed for their colonies to have independence without a great deal of battle, or civil disagreement in India's case. Remember, that colonies brought revenue and prestige to a country and it would not easily abandon those benefits.
It lost its remaining colonies in the Pacific and the Caribbean, notably the Philippines and Cuba. Almost all of the other Spanish dominions in Latin America had already achieved independence.
The encomienda system provided Spanish colonists with control over indigenous peoples' labor and resources in exchange for Christianizing and protecting them. It allowed for the exploitation and abuse of indigenous populations in the Spanish colonies.
The government of Spain in the New World differed from that of the later British colonies in that it was closely micromanaged by the Spanish crown. Later British colonies allowed more self government.
The "plantation colonies" allowed slavery. Those colonies were Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and georgia.
The Napoleonic invasion of Spain in 1808 weakened Spanish control over its colonies in Latin America, leading to widespread rebellion. This event created a power vacuum that allowed for independence movements to gain momentum in the region.
upper house only
The colonists in charter colonies were allowed to elect their governors and both Houses. Colonists in the royal and proprietary colonies were only allowed to elect the Lower House, not the Upper House and governor.