Colonial

:For the passenger train, see Colonial (passenger train).

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Passenger train - Colonial (passenger train)

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In general, the word colonial means "of or relating to a colony".

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In United States history, the term Colonial is used to refer to the period before US independence. The term has also been applied to architecture dating from that period, characterized by a simple, rectangular frame and a sloped roof. See Colonial house.

Related Topics:
United States history - Architecture - Colonial house

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In a similar way, in Latin American history the term refers to the period before independence from Spain.

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Latin American - Spain

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In Australia, the term refers to the period before the Federation of Australia in 1901. Before this time, the six Australian states existed as British colonies.

Related Topics:
Australia - Federation of Australia - 1901 - Six Australian states - British - Colonies

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In African history this term is used for the period between the advent of major European colonies and the independence of most African nations in the 1950s-70s.

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The Colonial is also a PGA Tour golf tournament held annually in Fort Worth, Texas.

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PGA Tour - Golf - Fort Worth, Texas

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