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  • 121Netherlands — <p></p> <p></p> Introduction ::Netherlands <p></p> Background: <p></p> The Dutch United Provinces declared their independence from Spain in 1579; during the 17th century, they became a leading… …

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  • 122Nigeria — <p></p> <p></p> Introduction ::Nigeria <p></p> Background: <p></p> British influence and control over what would become Nigeria and Africa s most populous country grew through the 19th century. A… …

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  • 123Norway — <p></p> <p></p> Introduction ::Norway <p></p> Background: <p></p> Two centuries of Viking raids into Europe tapered off following the adoption of Christianity by King Olav TRYGGVASON in 994.… …

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  • 124Paraguay — <p></p> <p></p> Introduction ::Paraguay <p></p> Background: <p></p> Paraguay achieved its independence from Spain in 1811. In the disastrous War of the Triple Alliance (1865 70) between Paraguay and …

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  • 125Slovakia — <p></p> <p></p> Introduction ::Slovakia <p></p> Background: <p></p> Slovakia s roots can be traced to the 9th century state of Great Moravia. Subsequently, the Slovaks became part of the Hungarian… …

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  • 126Spain — <p></p> <p></p> Introduction ::Spain <p></p> Background: <p></p> Spain s powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to …

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  • 127Swaziland — <p></p> <p></p> Introduction ::Swaziland <p></p> Background: <p></p> Autonomy for the Swazis of southern Africa was guaranteed by the British in the late 19th century; independence was granted in… …

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  • 128Switzerland — <p></p> <p></p> Introduction ::Switzerland <p></p> Background: <p></p> The Swiss Confederation was founded in 1291 as a defensive alliance among three cantons. In succeeding years, other localities… …

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