Tokelau Colonial Records
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United States Colonization (1856-1979)
The United States claimed sovereignty over the island of Tokelau and other atolls in 1856. In 1979, Tokelau was conceded to New Zealand sovereignty. [1]
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British Colonization (1877-1926)
Tokelau came under British sovereignty in 1877. In June 1889, Tokelau got British Protectorate status and became a colony. By 1926, Tokelau became a dependent dominion and considered a New Zealand territory. [2]
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New Zealand Colonization (1926-today)
Tokelau was made a dependency as a New Zealand territory in 1926. in 1994, it had vast self-governing powers but not the status of an independent country. [3]
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References
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Tokelau," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokelau#History, accessed 9 November 2020.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Constitutional history of Tokelau," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constitutional_history_of_Tokelau#Western_Pacific_High_Commission_establishment_(1877–1889), accessed 11 November 2020.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Constitutional history of Tokelau," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constitutional_history_of_Tokelau#New_Zealand_Administration_(1926–1993), accessed 11 November 2020.