Blog 39- The Countries

Brazil- 

Got its independence in 1822. Before their independence they had 3 centuries of Portuguese rule. Yes they were subjects of Portugal. In the April 1500, the Portuguese arrive in South America and they claimed Brazil along with other lands. Sugar  was their main export. They started to expand west in the 16th century. Also during this time sugar exports weren't selling any more, so they started to find gold. The Spanish had to fight to ensure that the Portuguese did not steal their land.  Found in South America.

France-

 France was never ruled. The earliest sign of Humans in France as 1, 800, 000 years ago.Around 7000 years ago they found signs of civilization. During the 3rd Century they form with the Germans. They were once the same tribe but they split. They than began to form a country. They conquered territories till 1947 where its borders had been permanently established.  During thee the country and its monarchy were established. He fought with other countries.19th century France was a major superpower in the world, they battle the British Empire for land and power. France ruled many countries. While under the leadership of Napoleon Bonaparte they were one of the biggest military forces in the world. France has never been conquered, though they had been occupied by many countries. Found in Europe.

Germany- 

declared it independence in the 1800's. Germany was found sometime in 1 A.D from Gaul Tribe that came from Southern Scandinavia. Then the tribe spread and split into 7 different tribe. The tribes were know as the Germanic people. Then starting in 260 A.D they started to spread and conquer more lands from the Romans.  At the end of World War 2 Germany was conquered by the Allied powers and divided into four sections, one being under the control of France, one under the US, one under Great Britain  and one under Russia The differences in how the conquering nations ruled over their sections eventually lead to the break-up of Germany into East and West Germany during the Cold War, though they are now reunited. It is found in Europe.

Venezuela- 

It is found in South America. Scientist believe that the earliest sign of Humans in Venezuela was 15,000 years ago. Than in 1522 Spain started to colonize the area. It became part of the Viceroyalty of New Granada.After a series of unsuccessful uprisings, Venezuela was under the leadership of Francisco de Miranda, a Venezuelan soldier who had fought in the American Revolution and the French Revolution declared independence on 5 July 1811. This began the Venezuelan War of Independence. Though right after they got their independence their 1st and 2nd attempts for a government failed. It wasn't until a new General came to the fight, that they finally one their Independence. They were than part of Gran Colombia until that fell, and they formed their own country just after.

Mexico- 

It was conquered and Colonized by Spain. It was administered a the Vice royalty of New Spain. It got its independence in the early 19th century. The Spanish started to conquer Mexico in 1519. The people who lived there like the Aztecs. On September 16, 1810 Mexico declared its independence from Spain. Mexico is located in North America 

United Kingdom- 

It is found in Europe. The humans first came to England 30,000 years ago. In 43 AD England was under Roman Rule for around 400 years. Then in 1066 the Normans invaded England and conquered large parts of Wales, Ireland,  and they settled in Scotland. Eventually the UK reclaimed Wales and Ireland. These areas were united my James VI or King of Scots. There was a temporary rebellion to overthrow the Monarchy but the Monarchy was restored it time. Then they created a Navel force which lead to the finding of America. Since then Britain has become a more democratic system and they are still a major world power today. They have no independence day.

Saudi Arabia-

It is found in Asia. It was founded shortly after Muhammad's death. He united the Muslim nation and after his death they started to expand and claim for land. In the 16th century the ottomans added the Red sea and the Persian Gulf coast to their empire.The first Saudi state was founded in 1744. In 1902 Abdul-Aziz bin Saud leader of the house acquired control of the first Saudi state. Then on 1926 he declared himself king of Hejaz. His family has been in control ever since.

United States

Declared independence on July 4, 1776

From the 1500s through the 1700s, they were settled and colonized by the Spanish, British, French, Dutch, Portuguese, and other European nations.  The original thirteen colonies were held by Great Britain until the Revolutionary War, after which they became the first thirteen states.  There are now 50 states in the United States.  The United States is considered the last true superpower, with the world's largest military and the world's largest economy.

Israel

Israel became an independent state on May 14, 1948

Following World War Two, the newly-formed United Nations drafted a treaty dividing up some of Palestine's land.  They established an independent Arab state and an independent Jewish state.  Many Jews emigrated to the new nation of Israel post WWII.  Creation of this new Jewish state was not universally accepted by Arabs, even though Israel was officially admitted to the UN on May 11, 1949.  There is still controversy surrounding Israel's very existence in the Middle East.

China

China's official date of independence is October 1, 1949.

China is one of the world's oldest civilizations.  As long ago as 221 BC, China was unified as a nation during the Qin dynasty.  They formed a republic on January 1, 1912.  The current Communist government, officially called the People's Republic of China, was formed in 1949.  

Afghanistan-

It obtained freedom Persia in 1709 and then  from Britain in 1919. They believe that the first civilization to set up was some time in 2000 B.C. They have always been a world power, since the beginning of civilization. They were also a stop for the silk road. Then in 642 A.D. Islam was introduced into the area. The Taliban has been in charge of the area until 1996 when a new government took place, and took control. As of now the United states has troops in the Area to help them defend them selves and to get rid of the Taliban.




Iran-
Its Iran, who doesn't know Iran now. It was know as Persia until 1935. Then they became an Islamic Republic in 1979 when their monarchy was over thrown. It was colonized by Southern Russians in the second millennium. They were at war with the Romans for a very long time. Now in the present day they are trying to build a Nuke though they say its just "Nuclear Energy" 






India-  It is one of the oldest civilizations in the world. Being founded sometime in the 3rd and 2nd Millennium. During 200-500 BCE. the Vedas "The oldest Hindu book" was written.  Than in 600 CE they started to form Monarchies. They built temples, and started to be established. In the 10th and 11th centuries they were invaded by the Turks and the Afgans. In the 16th century they the Monarchy started to make permanent foot holds int he country. They say that Modern India was sometime in the 1800's. To this day India is still growing, and in a couple of years it will be the Biggest country population-wise.