Today in class (day 39)

Today in class we had to research the past of 10 countries. 

Afghanistan

Declared independence in August 19th 1919

This country served as a buffer between Roman Empire and the British until they won independence in 1919. They were the subjects under the British and Roman Empire. This country can be found in the middle east.  This country was established in 1747, and it is an Islamic republic. In 1973 they dropped being a democracy and became a Communist regime. Years later, the Taliban took over and ended the country's civil war and anarchy in 1996.  After the terrorist attacks on September 11th 2001, the Taliban was found to be hiding the mastermind; Osama Bin Laden. 3 years later, the first president Hamad Karzai took power in 2004.

France

There is no official date of independence.

In 486 Frankish tribes unified under the Merovingian kingship, August 10th 843: West Francia was created from the division of the Carolingian empire, July 17th 1789 was when the French monarchy was overthrown, September 22nd 1792 the first French republic was founded, October 4th 1958 was when the Fifth French Republic was established. They were not under any other leadership from another country. They only had kings and an empire.

Brazil

Declared independence in September 7th 1822 from Portugal. It is now a federal republic. While Brazil was under the rule of Portugal, they tried to make Brazil its own colony, depriving it's achievements since 1808. They refused to yield and Prince Pedro stood with his country to defend for independence. He was named  Brazil's first emperor on October 12th 1822. They ruled as the subjects of Portugal since 1500 until 1822.

Germany

They are many dates for Germany's independence. January 18th 1871 the German empire was unified. It was divided into 4 zones of occupation; UK, US, USSR, and France in 1945 after World War 2. The Federal Republic of Germany was set on May 23rd 1949 for Western Germany, and the German Democratic Republic was proclaimed on October 7th 1949. On  October 3rd 1990 western and eastern Germany were unified and all four powers were relinquished rights on March 15th 1991. Germany was never subjected under another country, it was just split up until 12 years ago.

Mexico

Declared Independence on September 16th 1810

The were colonized and conquered by Spain in the 16th century, they wanted independence because they were treated like slaves and abused. They stole Mexico's treasures and they didn't want to obey a king.  Mexico is also the cite for many advanced  Amerindian civilizations, including Aztec, Olmec, Toltec, Maya, and more. They were subjected under Spain for at least 2 or 3 centuries.

Venezuela

 

Declared Independence on July 5th 1811

They fought in the American revolution and the France revolution they then declared independence. This started the Venezuelan War for Independence. They wanted to declare independence from Spain, which they were under control since 1522. Hugo Chavez has been president of Venezuela since 1999. Venezuela's official country name is Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.

Saudi Arabia

Declared Independence on September 23rd 1932

Saudi Arabia is the home of Islam and the most important places of Islam, including Mecca and Medina. Abdul-Aziz bin Saud started a conquest to take over Saudi Arabia, initially creating it in 1932. It was never conquered by another country because it is a relatively new country itself. It is a monarchy and has Abdul as it's king.

India

Declared Independence on August 15th 1947

India is one of the oldest countries, being established since 1500 B.C.  Turks and Afghans invaded India in the 10th and 11th century. They established Delhi Sultanate. In the 16th century the Mughal dynasty ruled India for more than 3 centuries. By the 19th century Great Britain became the dominant power over India. They led a non violent resistance to Britain rules that later led to their independence. They were ruled by Great Britain in the 19th century until 1947.

 

Iran

Declared Independence on April 1st 1979

It was known as Persia until 1935, it became a Republic in 1979 after the monarchy was overthrown.  The king was forced into exile or "kicked out of the country".  Iran was never overpowered by another country, they just were ruled by a monarchy.

United Kingdom

This country has played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy. The British Empire in the 19th century spread over 1 out of 4 of the earth's surface. It declared independence in April 12th 1927.  On that date the Royal and Parliamentary Titles Acts establishes current name of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.  They were never under anyone's rule, they instead took over other countries, including the United States.