French colonies that became independent nations include the following.
Lebanon - independent 1943 under German-occupied Vichy France
Syria - (occupied 1920) independence treaty 1936, enacted 1944.
African states:
(* part of French West Africa)
Algeria - independent 1962
Cameroon - independent 1960
Central African Republic- (Oubangui-Chari) independent 1960
Chad - independent 1960
Comoros islands - independent 1975
*Cote D'Ivoire - independent 1960 Côte d'Ivoire or Ivory Coast
*Dahomey - (French Dahomey) independent 1960 as Benin
Djibouti - (French territory of the Ifars and Issas, 1967) independent 1977
*French Guinea - independent 1958 as Guinea or Guinea-Conakry
*French Sudan - independent 1960 as Mali
Gabon - independent 1960
Malagasy Republic - independent 1960, now Madagascar
*Mauritania - independent 1960
Morocco - (occupied 1912 with Spain) independent 1956
*Mossi kingdoms/ Upper Volta - independent 1960, renamed 1984 Burkina Faso
*Niger - independent 1960
Republic of the Congo - (Middle Congo) independent 1960
*Senegal - independent 1960, briefly part of Mali Federation
Togo - independent 1960
Tunisia - (French protectorate 1881) independent 1956
Asia and the Pacific:
Cambodia - independent from French control 1953
French Indochina - lost 1949, partitioned 1954 into North and South Vietnam
Laos - independent 1949
New Hebrides - (Pacific with UK) independent 1980 as Vanuatu
Answer this question… European powers lost influence in African countries.
Africa has seen the most countries gain independence from European rule in the last 30 years. Many nations on the continent have achieved independence from colonial powers, particularly in the late 20th century, and while most achieved independence earlier, there have been a few instances of nations declaring independence or gaining sovereignty in recent decades. This trend highlights the ongoing process of decolonization and self-determination in Africa.
Several African countries were ruled by white minorities until the late 20th century, notably South Africa, Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), and Namibia. In South Africa, apartheid policies enforced racial segregation and minority rule until the early 1990s. Rhodesia declared independence from Britain in 1965 and was governed by a white minority until it transitioned to majority rule in 1980. Namibia was under South African administration until it gained independence in 1990 after a protracted struggle.
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Most African and Asian colonies gained independence from European colonial rule primarily in the mid-20th century, particularly between the 1940s and 1970s. India, for example, achieved independence from Britain in 1947, while many African nations began to gain independence in the 1950s and 1960s, with countries like Ghana leading the way in 1957. This period marked a significant wave of decolonization driven by nationalist movements and changing international attitudes towards colonialism.
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West African countries gained independence from colonial rule primarily in the mid-20th century. For example, Ghana was the first to gain independence from Britain in 1957, followed by Nigeria in 1960. Other notable countries include Senegal, which gained independence from France in 1960, and Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), also in 1960. Burkina Faso, formerly Upper Volta, achieved independence from France in 1960 as well.
Many European territories gained their independence in the early 20th century, marking a trend of decolonization.
The decolonization process began after World War II, around the mid-20th century. Many countries in Asia and Africa gained independence from their colonial rulers during this period.
Answer this question… European powers lost influence in African countries.
Most countries in Oceania gained their independence during the mid-20th century, particularly from the 1960s to the 1980s. Notable examples include Papua New Guinea, which achieved independence from Australia in 1975, and the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu, which became independent in 1978. Other nations, such as Samoa and Fiji, gained independence in the 1960s and 1970s, reflecting a broader wave of decolonization across the region.
the first day of the 20th century is important because it was the date that australia gained federation (independence)
In 1975, several countries gained independence, most notably Angola, Mozambique, and Cape Verde, which all became independent from Portuguese colonial rule. Additionally, the Comoros Islands also achieved independence from France in that year. These events were part of a broader wave of decolonization occurring throughout Africa and the world during the mid-20th century.
Africa is the continent in the Eastern Hemisphere that has mostly young nations. Many African countries gained independence from European colonial powers in the mid-20th century, making them relatively young compared to countries in other continents.
Most of Britain’s colonies gained independence during the mid-20th century, particularly following World War II. This period saw a wave of decolonization, with countries in Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean achieving independence in the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s. Notable examples include India in 1947 and many African nations throughout the 1960s. By the late 20th century, most of the British Empire had dissolved, leading to the independence of former colonies.
Africa has seen the most countries gain independence from European rule in the last 30 years. Many nations on the continent have achieved independence from colonial powers, particularly in the late 20th century, and while most achieved independence earlier, there have been a few instances of nations declaring independence or gaining sovereignty in recent decades. This trend highlights the ongoing process of decolonization and self-determination in Africa.