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1919–1922 — The Treaty of Versailles divides Germany's African colonies into mandates of the victors (which largely become new colonies of the victors). Most of Cameroon becomes a French mandate with a small portion taken by the British and some territory incorporated into France's previously existing colonies; Togo is mostly taken by the British, though the French gain a slim portion ...
The British Empire refers to the possessions, dominions, and dependencies under the control of the Crown.In addition to the areas formally under the sovereignty of the British monarch, various "foreign" territories were controlled as protectorates; territories transferred to British administration under the authority of the League of Nations or the United Nations; and miscellaneous other ...
Imperial powers in 1800 Imperial powers in 1914. 1816 – Nepal ceded 1/3 of its territory to the East India Company as part of the Sugauli Treaty. 1818 – The occupation of Dutch settlements in India by the British is ended; Malabar is annexed to British India, while Coromandel is ceded to the Netherlands.
Spain and Portugal: Neutral territory between Portugal and Spain which was divided between Portugal and Spain in 1864. Cretan State: 1898 1913 Greece: Gained independence after several rebellions against the Ottoman Empire and after only 15 years of independence joined the Kingdom of Greece. Crimea (Republic) 2014 Ukraine (disputed with Russia)
Iraq, a British mandate since 1920, gained membership of the League in its own right after achieving independence from Britain in 1932. [170] In Palestine, Britain was presented with the problem of mediating between the Arabs and increasing numbers of Jews.
Portugal followed suit, thus entering World War I. [203] Early in the war, Portugal was involved mainly in supplying the Allies positioned in France. In 1916, there was only one attack on the Portuguese territory, in Madeira. [204] In 1917, one of the actions taken by Portugal was to assist Britain in its timber industry, imperative to the war ...
Around 40 countries gained independence from France throughout its history, the second most in the world behind only the British Empire. [2] Over 50% of the world’s borders today, were drawn as a result of British and French imperialism. [3] [4] [5]
Around 60 countries gained independence from the United Kingdom throughout its history, the most in the world, followed by around 40 countries that gained independence from France throughout its history. [1] Over 50% of the world's borders today were drawn as a result of British and French imperialism. [2] [3] [4]