Historical Events tagged with "nationbuilding"
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Dadra and Nagar Haveli merge into a Union Territory
The former Portuguese territories of Dadra and Nagar Haveli were merged to form the new Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli. This merger followed an armed liberation effort by Indian nationalists, which led to the annexation of the territories from Portuguese control. The territories had been under Portuguese rule since the 18th century before the Indian government took decisive action to incorporate them into the Indian Union.
Continue ReadingDominican Republic Declares Independence from Haiti
The Dominican Republic declared its independence from Haiti after years of conflict and oppression following Haiti's occupation. A group of nationalists led by Juan Pablo Duarte took arms against Haitian rule, culminating in a declaration made in the town of Santo Domingo. This marked the beginning of the Dominican Republic as a sovereign nation, driven by a desire for self-governance and cultural identity distinct from Haitian influence.
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