Historical Events tagged with "tokelau"
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Tokelau Annexation by United Kingdom
Tokelau was formally annexed by the United Kingdom in 1916, marking a significant event in the administration of Pacific territories. This annexation was part of the colonial expansion of the British Empire in the Pacific region during this period. Tokelau, a territory consisting of three atolls—Atafu, Nukunonu, and Fakaofo—became subject to British sovereignty. The move aimed to consolidate British influence in the Pacific, as well as to establish control over its resources and maritime routes. The local population at the time was primarily engaged in subsistence fishing and agriculture, and the annexation introduced new governance structures and imposed British laws on the inhabitants.
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