The Dominican Republic, Cuba, Panama, Puerto Rico and the Philippines did not earn their independence until after 1830.
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Yes. All five major European colonizers in the early 1600s to the early 1800s did this (UK, France, Spain, Portugal, Netherlands). It was part of the Mercantilist Economic System which prevailed at that point.
The last country in South America to achieve independence from Spain was Peru. It declared its independence on July 28, 1821, although the fight for independence continued until 1824, when the last Spanish stronghold was defeated at the Battle of Ayacucho. Peru's struggle was part of a broader series of independence movements across Latin America during the early 19th century.
Yes, the early 1800s is the same as saying the early 19th century. The 19th century encompasses the years from 1801 to 1900, so the early part of that century refers to the first few decades, specifically the 1800s. Therefore, both terms refer to the same time period.
Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, and Nicaragua declared their independence from Spain on September 15, 1821. This date marks the establishment of their sovereignty as part of the broader independence movements in Central America during the early 19th century. The five countries later formed the Federal Republic of Central America, though it eventually dissolved in the mid-1800s, leading to the current independent nations.
The two present-day countries that have territory that was part of the Viceroyalty of New Spain in the 1800s are Mexico and the United States. The Viceroyalty encompassed a vast area, including much of what is now Mexico, as well as parts of the southwestern United States, such as California, Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico. This territory was governed by Spain until Mexico gained independence in 1821, and significant portions were ceded to the U.S. following the Mexican-American War in the mid-19th century.
No, it was part of Spain. After the Battle of San Jacinto, Texans gained independence and later became part of America.
The Balearic Islands were conquered by Spain and became part of Aragon in 1344. The Canary Islands were occupied and subdued by Spain, becoming a part of Castile in 1495. The Philippines were also ruled by Spain from 1571 until their independence in 1898
Because originally, Texas was part of Mexico.
Venezuela gained independence from Spain on July 5, 1811, though its struggle continued until 1821. Panama, which was part of Gran Colombia, declared its independence from Spain on November 28, 1821. Colombia also achieved independence from Spain on July 20, 1810, and fully consolidated its independence with the establishment of Gran Colombia in 1821.
The mother country of Uruguay is Spain. This is due to Uruguay's historical ties as a former Spanish colony, having been part of the Spanish Empire from the early 16th century until it gained independence in the early 19th century. The cultural, linguistic, and legal influences from Spain continue to shape Uruguayan identity today.
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