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In many cases they were forced to retreat, given guerrilla wars in their colonies. In other cases they sometimes granted independence just a rebellions started. The most ferocious colonial wars (post 1945) include the French against the Viet Minh in 1946-1954 and in Algeria (1958-1962). Portugal clung on till 1974. France and Portugal suffered very serious defeats.
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What were the seven European powers that eventually divided up Africa?
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What was the Ottoman Empire controlled by when carved up into mandates?
European powers,however the Arabs where resistant
What European countries made up the allied powers in World War 2?
the United States, Great Britain, and France
How did European countries set up colonies?
European countries established colonies primarily through exploration, trade, and military conquest from the late 15th century onwards. They sent explorers to new territories, claiming land in the name of their monarchs, often using treaties or force to subjugate indigenous populations. Colonization was further facilitated by the establishment of trade routes, the extraction of resources, and the spread of European culture and religion. The competition among European powers fueled rapid expansion, leading to vast empires across Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
Why were European monarchs offended by the Monroe Doctrine?
European monarchs were offended by the Monroe Doctrine because it asserted that the Western Hemisphere was closed to future colonization by European powers and any attempt to do so would be seen as a threat to the United States. This challenged their imperial ambitions and interests in the Americas, leading to resentment and opposition from the European powers.
What were the seven European powers that eventually divided up Africa?
What_were_the_seven_European_powers_that_eventually_divided_up_Africa
Which European country gave up its colonial holdings in southeast Asia in 1954?
france gave up colonies in southeast Asia?
Why did Argentina military dictators give up powers?
argentina gave up powers because peron crackdown on basic fdreedoms and made people very unhapphy about it
What was the Ottoman Empire controlled by when carved up into mandates?
European powers,however the Arabs where resistant
A primary aim of the US Open Door Policy was to?
Prevent European powers from dividing up China.
Why did pipers husband have to give up his powers in the show Charmed?
When Leo decided to leave the Elders he took a "fall from grace" off the Golden Gate Bridge, meaning he gave up his elder powers to be with his family.
What is the peacekeeping organization made up of major European powers designed to keep the balance of power in Europe?
League of Nations
What European countries made up the allied powers in World War 2?
the United States, Great Britain, and France
What happened to both the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the Ottoman Empire after World War 1?
The empires split up into smaller territories.
How did European countries set up colonies?
European countries established colonies primarily through exploration, trade, and military conquest from the late 15th century onwards. They sent explorers to new territories, claiming land in the name of their monarchs, often using treaties or force to subjugate indigenous populations. Colonization was further facilitated by the establishment of trade routes, the extraction of resources, and the spread of European culture and religion. The competition among European powers fueled rapid expansion, leading to vast empires across Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
The states agreed to give up some of their powers to this type of union?
The states gave up some of their power in order to form a Federal union.
Why were European monarchs offended by the Monroe Doctrine?
European monarchs were offended by the Monroe Doctrine because it asserted that the Western Hemisphere was closed to future colonization by European powers and any attempt to do so would be seen as a threat to the United States. This challenged their imperial ambitions and interests in the Americas, leading to resentment and opposition from the European powers.
