Many Spanish colonies had gained their independence by the mid-1850s.

Over the next three decades, most colonies of the British Empire gained their independence.

In 1981, the colony gained full independence, and is now the independent nation of Belize.

The currency continued in use when these colonies gained their independence.

In 1957 the colony gained independence under the name of Ghana.

They disappeared in 1958 when the colonies had gained their independence, the mission of these troops was redefined.

Although the American colonies gained independence in 1776, it didn't seem to influence the empire.

The colonies lacked the resources to win the war without aid, but gained a powerful ally in France.

Now, 20 to 30 years after the colonies gained independence, the industrialized nations must play a much different game to maintain their interests.

In 1804, after a 70-year struggle, the French colony gained independence.