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United States Colonization (1856-1979)[edit | edit source]

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British Colonization (1979-today)[edit | edit source]

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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. <ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Tokelau," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokelau#History, accessed 9 November 2020.</ref>
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-== British Colonization (1877-1926) ==
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-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. <ref>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.</ref>
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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. <ref>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.</ref>
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