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The British Crown Colony until 1997 was Hong Kong. It was ceded to Britain after the First Opium War in 1842 and remained a British colony until its handover to China on July 1, 1997, under the principle of "one country, two systems." This arrangement allowed Hong Kong to maintain a separate legal and economic system from mainland China for 50 years after the handover.
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Which was a British colony until 1947?
India
What was a British colony until 1947?
India
Was Sierra Leone a british colony?
Yes, until 1961.
Who was in charge of goegia in 1700s?
In the 1700s, Georgia was a British colony, established in 1732. The colony was governed by a series of royal governors appointed by the British Crown. Notably, James Oglethorpe, the colony's founder, played a significant role in its early administration until 1750, after which it transitioned to a royal colony with a more formalized governance structure. Throughout the century, Georgia navigated its relationships with neighboring Native American tribes and other colonial powers.
Who governed Georgia for the first 20 years in the 1700s?
Georgia was governed by a trustee system for its first 20 years after its founding in 1732. The Trustees for Establishing the Colony of Georgia, led by James Oglethorpe, managed the colony with the intent of providing a place for debtors and the poor. This governance lasted until 1752, when the colony transitioned to a royal colony under the control of the British crown.
What commonwealth country begins with a k?
In 1920 Kenya became part of the British Empire when it became a British crown colony. It continued as a British crown colony until 1963 when Kenya gained its independence.
Did Belize become part of the British empire?
The territory known as Belize was settled by the British in the 17th century, however it was not until 1862 that the territory became a Crown Colony (British Honduras) governed from Jamaica. The colony achieved complete internal independence in 1964 adopting the name Belize in in 1973. Belize became an independent state within the Commonwealth of Nations in 1981
What was British Columbia before it became part of Canada?
It was a colony of England. It was part of a region called British North America until 1858, at which time Queen Victoria made it into a crown colony, and gave it the name British Columbia.
Was Portugal a british colony until 1947?
Portugal was not a British colony.
Current status of colinization for Jamaica?
Jamaica was a British colony from 1655 (when it was captured by the English from Spain) or 1670 (when Spain formally ceded Jamaica to the British) until 1962, when it became independent. Jamaica became a crown colony in 1866.
What country established a colony in Hong Kong in the 1800's?
Hong Kong was originally a colony to the crown of Great Britain until 1997.
Is Kenya a british colony?
Kenya was a British colony until gaining independence in 1963.
Was Michigan a colony during the Revolutionary War?
No Michigan as a whole was not a colony during the Revolutionary War although Detroit was settled and was a supply center for the British. Michigan was a territory from 1805 until it gained statehood in 1837.
Which was a British colony until 1947?
India
What was a British colony until 1947?
India
What country was a British colony until 1960?
Nigeria
What type of colony was Kenya?
From 1895 to 1920, Kenya (then named East Africa) was a protectorate. Then, from 1920 to December 1963, Kenya was a colony. However, a small strip of land on the Kenyan coast remained a semi-seperate protectorate until October 1963.
