Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Countries


Germany:
After World War II, Germany divided into four zones of occupation -- the United Kingdom, the United States, the USSR, and France.  The German Empire (unified) achieved their independence on January 18, 1871.  Germany was never subject to another country.



Venezuela:
Venezuela achieved its independence on July 5, 1811.  They were colonized and ruled by Spain in 1522.





Brazil: 
Brazil achieved its independence from Portugal on September 7, 1822.  For over three centuries, Brazil was under the rule of Portugal.  In April 1500, the Portuguese arrived in South America and claimed Brazil.

India:
India achieved its independence from the United Kingdom on August 15, 1947.  Before they were independent, they were ruled by the British and were part of the British empire.  It was said that the British empire was so big that the sun couldn't set on it.





Mexico:
Mexico declared its independence on September 16, 1810, but Spain didn't recognize it until September 27, 1821.  Before they were independent, Mexico was part of the Spanish rule, and only declared independence after the United States helped them in a revolution.




France
Independent July 14 1789
Never subject to another country

Saudi Arabia
never subject to another country
Independence was the day there kingdom was founded



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