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Questions about Decolonization

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When did the American Revolution begin and end?

The American Revolution began in 1775 when thirteen North American colonies declared their independence from Great Britain. This conflict ended in 1783 with the Treaty of Paris, which established the United States of America.

What were the dates of the Haitian Revolution and when did Haiti become independent?

The Haitian Revolution started as a revolt in 1789 and escalated into a slave uprising in 1791 within the French colony of Saint-Domingue. By 1804, Haiti secured its freedom to become the Empire of Haiti before transitioning into a republic.

How did France administer decolonization after World War II?

After World War II, France adopted a new constitution creating the Fourth Republic on the 27th of October 1946, substituting the French Union for the colonial empire. Power over colonies remained concentrated in Paris with limited local assembly authority.

Why did India gain independence in 1947 and what followed?

Britain left India in 1947, resulting in severe communal violence that erupted between Hindus and Muslims and later between Muslims and Sikhs. This conflict resulted in the partition into independent dominions of India and Pakistan.

Which territories remain under United Nations classification as non-self-governing territories as of 2020?

As of 2020, seventeen territories remained under United Nations classification as non-self-governing territories despite decades of decolonization efforts. These areas include Anguilla, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Montserrat, Saint Helena, Turks and Caicos Islands, Gibraltar, Pitcairn, American Samoa, US Virgin Islands, Guam, Tokelau, Western Sahara, New Caledonia, and French Polynesia.