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1400
The Start of Colonialism and Imperialism
Portugal and Spain followed by France and England began to colonize the Americas for more power and influence. -
Most of Latin America free from European control
After the Seven Years War, England began to have conflicts with their colonies and as a result, many nations started to demand independence -
Berlin Conference
Representatives from different European countries met in Berlin to divide land in Africa to each country. -
Creation of the United Nations
The presence of the United Nations helped many colonies gain independence and recognition as states. -
Divisions of Germany
After World War II, Germany was in a weakened state and was easily divided under different powers' controls(U.S,U.K,France, Soviet Union). This later formed into just two territories of West Germany and an East Germany. -
African territories started gaining independence
DIfferent colonies controlled by European empires began to have autonomy. However this began a period of many Civil Wars in Africa due to cultural tension within newly independent territories. -
Fall of Berlin Wall
The Wall between Germany and Berlin since 1961 was taken down by citizens. This led to West Germany conjoining with East Germany again and losing Soviet influence in the country. -
Breakup of Soviet Union
After the Cold War between the United States and the USSR, the Soviet Union broke off into different territories, making new political boundaries -
Velvet Divorce
Czechslovakia divided into Czech Republic and Slovakia.