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German Colonization (1885-1919)

In 1885, Germany declared East Africa a protectorate, and established the colony of German East Africa (present-day mainland Tanzania, Rwanda, and Burundi) in 1891. After the defeat of Germany during World War I, German East Africa was divided under the Treaty of Versailles.

Record collection	Years covered	Record type	Language	Who is in the records
Die deutschen Kolonien für die Schule dargestellt	1885-1919	Background information	German	German colonies in Africa and China

British Colonization (1919-1961)

During World War One, British and Belgian forces occupied Tanzania. After the war, the territory was divided under the Treaty of Versailles. The British renamed its part of the territory Tanganyika. In 1961, Tanganyika was granted independence from British rule, but during the first year of independence was ruled by a governor general who represented the British monarch. Tanganyika gained its independence from Britain in 1961 and became a democratic republic under an executive president in December 1962. Zanzibar gained its freedom in 1963. In 1964, the Republic of Tanzania was formed by the union of Tanganyika and Zanzibar.

Record collection	Years covered	Record type	Language	Who is in the records
British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms, COUNTRY at Findmypast - index & images ($)	1858-2005	Births and baptisms	English	Children born to those working within the armed forces, merchant navy, and consular forces, as well as, civilian ship passengers.
British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages, COUNTRY at Findmypast - index & images ($)	1942-1970	Banns and marriages	English	British armed forces members and civilians who were married abroad and at sea
British Armed Forces and Overseas Deaths and Burials, COUNTRY at Findmypast - index & images ($)	1951-2005	Deaths and burials	English	Members of the British armed forces who died while serving their country overseas, British civilians who died while traveling or working overseas, and individuals (including seaman) who died at sea.