Decolonization

Decolonization is the process by which a colony gains its independence from a colonial power, a process opposite to colonization. Decolonisation could be acheived by attaining independence, integrating with the administering power or another state, or establishing a "free association" status. The UN has stated that in the process of decolonization there is no alternative to the principle of self-determination. Decolonization may involve peaceful negotiation and/or violent revolt by the native population. Decolonization in the strict sense is distinct from the break-up of traditional empires, and in modern academic discourse the period of decolonization generally refers to two major waves of independence from European colonial rule:

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Colony - Colonization - Peaceful negotiation - Empire

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From the late 18th century up through 19th century decolonization in the Americas occurred, beginning with American colonists' revolt against British rule in the present-day United States, and continuing through the collapse of the Spanish and Portuguese empires in Latin America.

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18th century - 19th century - Americas - Revolt - British - United States - Spanish - Portuguese empire - Latin America

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In the 20th and 21st centuries "decolonization" usually refers to the achievement of independence by the various European colonies and protectorates in Asia and Africa following World War II. A particularly active period of decolonization occurred between 1945 to 1960, beginning with the independence of Pakistan and India from Great Britain in 1947.

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20th - 21st centuries - Europe - Protectorate - Asia - Africa - World War II - 1945 - 1960 - Pakistan - India - 1947

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