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What was the process that commenced after World War II and what did it entail?
What was the process that commenced after World War II and what did it entail?
The process that commenced after World War II was decolonisation, which entailed granting independence to Britain's major colonies.
Which countries were considered 'dominions' and what did this mean?
Which countries were considered 'dominions' and what did this mean?
Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and the Irish Free State were considered 'dominions'. This meant that they were self-governing nations considered equal with Britain rather than simply ruled by her.
What changes began occurring in the old British Empire towards the end of the 19th century?
What changes began occurring in the old British Empire towards the end of the 19th century?
Towards the end of the 19th century, changes began occurring in the old British Empire as the 'white' colonies grew in independence.
What was the significance of the Statute of Westminster in relation to the British Empire and its dominions?
What was the significance of the Statute of Westminster in relation to the British Empire and its dominions?
What were the ambiguities surrounding the terms 'dominion' and 'commonwealth' and how did they differ from 'colony' or 'empire'?
What were the ambiguities surrounding the terms 'dominion' and 'commonwealth' and how did they differ from 'colony' or 'empire'?
What was the intention behind the use of the term 'commonwealth' and how did it differ from the connotations of 'empire'?
What was the intention behind the use of the term 'commonwealth' and how did it differ from the connotations of 'empire'?
What was the first country to become a self-governing 'dominion' within the British Empire?
What was the first country to become a self-governing 'dominion' within the British Empire?
Which country left the Commonwealth in 1949?
Which country left the Commonwealth in 1949?
Which major colonies did Britain grant independence to after World War II?
Which major colonies did Britain grant independence to after World War II?
Which colonies were considered 'dominions' within the British Empire?
Which colonies were considered 'dominions' within the British Empire?
What was the worldwide process that commenced after World War II and led to the granting of independence to British colonies?
What was the worldwide process that commenced after World War II and led to the granting of independence to British colonies?
What was the purpose of using the term 'commonwealth' instead of 'empire' in reference to the British colonies?
What was the purpose of using the term 'commonwealth' instead of 'empire' in reference to the British colonies?
Which event led to the legal recognition of the de facto independence of the dominions?
Which event led to the legal recognition of the de facto independence of the dominions?
How many member countries are currently part of The Commonwealth of Nations?
How many member countries are currently part of The Commonwealth of Nations?
What was the main difference between the dominions and other colonies within the British Empire?
What was the main difference between the dominions and other colonies within the British Empire?
What was the significance of additional countries joining the Commonwealth after World War II?
What was the significance of additional countries joining the Commonwealth after World War II?
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