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Is Independence the Same as Decolonization? - Structural Continuity After the End of Empire | Sleepy Facts About History
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When a colonial flag is lowered and a new national flag rises, it is easy to assume that empire has simply released its grip. But the word decolonization bundles together several distinct processes that rarely occur on the same date or move at the same speed. Constitutional independence, the withdrawal of colonial officials, economic sovereignty, and cultural transformation are separate developments, and understanding what decolonization actually ended requires taking them apart before…
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