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Protectorate
In history, the term protectorate has two different meanings. In its earliest inception, which has been adopted by modern international law, it is an autonomous territory that is protected diplomatically or militarily against third parties by a stronger state or entity...
Timeline of Events
1881
5.12.1881
In North Africa, Tunisia becomes a French protectorate.
1885
3.31.1885
The United Kingdom establishes a protectorate over Bechuanaland.
1900
5.18.1900
The United Kingdom proclaims a protectorate over Tonga.
1907
7.25.1907
Korea becomes a protectorate of Japan.
1912
3.30.1912
Sultan Abdelhafid signs the Treaty of Fez, making Morocco a French protectorate.
1922
2.28.1922
The United Kingdom ends its protectorate over Egypt through a Unilateral Declaration of Independence.
1939
3.16.1939
From Prague Castle, Hitler proclaims Bohemia and Moravia a German protectorate.
1956
4.7.1956
Spain relinquishes its protectorate in Morocco.
1966
9.30.1966
The British protectorate of Bechuanaland declares its independence, and becomes the Republic of Botswana. Seretse Khama takes office as the first President.
1971
12.16.1971
Independence Day of the Kingdom of Bahrain from British Protectorate status