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List of national border changes (1815–1914)

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1538: 1354: 1706: 176: 622: 638: 440: 432: 1438:(CSA) is founded in February of the year, war breaks out in April between the Unionists and the Confederates of the CSA, as well as rebel CSA-supporting governments in some southern states. The war ended with the CSA being defeated and annexed by the United States. 816: 116: 31: 1953: 1948: 1162: 784: 1836: 1357: 597:. This was one of a significant number of territorial concessions to a number of countries in the city of Tianjin for trade and political purposes. 1537: 1802: 780: 626: 1823: 1326: 788: 988: 870: 820: 716: 866: 728: 1841: 108:, expanded their territories. Over 40% of the world’s borders today, were drawn as a result of British and French imperialism. 236: 1943: 1435: 629:(blue) in 1908 was a crucial turning point in European diplomacy that produced many of the conditions that contributed to 1923: 1875:
Lovejoy, Paul E. (2012). Transformations of Slavery: A History of Slavery in Africa. London: Cambridge University Press.
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following the Second Balkan War. With these losses, the Ottoman Empire is almost completely cut off from Europe.
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and the territory south of the 49th parallel becoming an unorganised territory of the United States.
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1889, June 3 – Jarvis Island is annexed by the United Kingdom after the United States abandons it.
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gives territory from Mexico to the United States, establishing the present-day border with Mexico.
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is informally taken by the United States (it would not be formally annexed until May 10, 1922).
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1871 – The North German Federation and the South German states, with the exception of the
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occur and end with the Ottoman Empire being forced to concede more territory during the
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and the progression of European colonial efforts. This period also saw the reshaping of
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established the boundaries between Paraguay and Brazil after Paraguay's defeat in the
1235:, and a section of the Aegean Littoral. Romania first gains from Bulgaria the port of 27:
Overview of national border changes from the end of the Napoleonic Wars to World War I
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between Canada and the United States, which gives the United States more territory.
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is established by both the United States and Britain, which hold it in condominium.
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1831 – Gran Colombia is dissolved and the following states are created: the
1738: 1686: 1012: 885: 690: 498: 1201: 678: 73:'s territory in Europe steadily dissolved. This was the time of continued 1726: 1493: 1409: 1236: 1228: 1224: 1220: 1028: 909: 893: 796: 769: 655: 128: 1884:
Martin Klein, "Slave Descent and Social Status in Sahara and Sudan", in
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Slavery and African Life: Occidental, Oriental, and African Slave Trades
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1899–1900 – The breakaway state of the Republic of Acre is formed after
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and accepted the military occupation of the entire Bolivian coast. The
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refers to the changes in international borders since the end of the
787:(later renamed as the Principality of Romania). As a result of the 1816:
separates from Bolivia and is annexed by Brazil three years later.
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to Romania, and Romania cedes Southern Bessarabia to Russia. The
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losing large amounts of territory and the reorganisation of the
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is signed by Britain and the United States, which settles the
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is founded by the unification of the Kingdom of Sardinia, the
1903:"A map of Europe based on how many colonies each country had" 1670:, Spanish colonies in Oceania are divided: Germany gains the 1513:
1880, September 1 – The United Kingdom cedes its remaining
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1902, June 7 – China cedes 0.46 km of land in the city of
303:, which is created in 1889 and quickly expands until 1890. 1725:, and former Spanish territories, composed of modern-day 1445:
is created after the British North American provinces of
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and its interests there to Canada, and the province of
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1858 – The modern-day Cook Islands unite to form the
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The territorial gains of the Balkan states after the
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with the most colonies throughout history were: the
658:in 1814, Europe is substantially reorganised, with 333:, created by the Dutch-speaking inhabitants of the 239:. Transvaal is recreated with the agreement at the 1079:becomes an autonomous province. However, with the 295:establishes its first two colonies, the colony of 563:, China is forced to concede Formosa (now called 494:1825 – Coromandel is ceded back to British India. 39:list of national border changes from 1815 to 1914 18:List of national border changes from 1815 to 1914 1886:Reconfiguring Slavery: West African Trajectories 1642:is annexed by the United States. September 16 – 846:. France forces the Kingdom of Sardinia to cede 179:Comparison of Africa in the years 1880 and 1913. 1924:"'No end of a lesson': The Boer War, 1899-1902" 785:United Principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia 321:occurs in which two independent, self-governed 1755:, which is fought between the recently formed 946:and the North German states unite to form the 32:List of national border changes (1914–present) 1609:, whose territory later becomes known as the 1358:Territorial acquisitions of the United States 1031:. Romanian independence is recognised by the 731:separates from the Netherlands and joins the 704:attains independence from the Ottoman Empire. 8: 1091:is created as an autonomous province of the 530:dissolves and becomes part of British India. 265:is created. Germany creates the colonies of 1837:Territorial evolution of the British Empire 931:, a Prussian ally, after Austria loses the 49:. This period of time saw the fall of the 30:For the list of later border changes, see 1635:is ceded from Spain to the United States. 854:to France. Sardinia occupies most of the 206:is founded in what is today South Africa. 1682:; Spain cedes Guam to the United States. 438: 430: 174: 1954:20th century in international relations 1949:19th century in international relations 1853: 1650:divides the Samoan archipelago between 1110:supersedes the Principality of Romania. 376:is founded, uniting the territories of 284:is created (then officially called the 1499:1871, July 20 – The British colony of 501:is sold from Denmark to British India. 1865:. London: Cambridge University Press. 1803:Treaty of Peace and Friendship (1904) 1646:is annexed by the United States. The 1469:annexes Alaska after it is sold from 1163:Condominium of Bosnia and Herzegovina 627:Austro-Hungarian annexation of Bosnia 188:is founded by former slaves from the 7: 1689:is formed from six British colonies. 1336:is declared after it separates from 1299:1821, July 10 – The borders between 873:(a Sardinian client state), and the 749:1850 – The German principalities of 227:1881 – France creates the colony of 1793:1884 – Bolivia signed a truce, the 1748:(Colombia), Ecuador, and Venezuela. 1083:, the territories are changed, the 314:) is annexed by France as a colony. 1888:, ed. Benedetta Rossi (Liverpool: 1373:, with the territory north of the 1135:1890 – Personal union between the 789:Second War of Italian Independence 452:ceded 1/3 of its territory to the 25: 1712:'s territorial losses (1867–1938) 1631:is annexed by the United States. 1161:annexes occupied Bosnia, and the 919:1866 – Austria cedes Holstein to 871:United Provinces of Central Italy 821:United Provinces of Central Italy 757:are ceded by their rulers to the 399:1911 – France cedes territory to 1842:Timeline of geopolitical changes 1696:is annexed by the United States. 1598:is annexed by the United States. 1587:is annexed by the United States. 1580:is annexed by the United States. 1566:is annexed by the United States. 1269:return to their pre-war borders. 842:vote in referendums to join the 1685:1901, January 1 – The state of 1243:of 1913 and then the region of 1023:gains independence and annexes 104:, as well as the new nation of 1: 1805:ceded the complete region of 1436:Confederate States of America 989:Russo-Turkish War (1877–1878) 523:are annexed to British India. 69:as unified states, while the 1926:. National Portrait Gallery. 1767:as well as anti-confederate 1319:, which was drafted in 1819. 1184:, gaining regions including 964:, join together to form the 801:Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia 526:1857 – The remainder of the 1757:Peru-Bolivian Confederation 1746:Republic of the New Granada 1390:Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo 1315:, after Spain ratifies the 1272:1818 – The borders between 1257:1815 – With the end of the 783:with Wallachia to form the 574:1898 – With the end of the 1970: 1890:Liverpool University Press 1241:Protocol of St. Petersburg 1174:Treaty of Bucharest (1913) 1137:Kingdom of the Netherlands 1085:Principality of Bulgaria's 809:Duchy of Modena and Reggio 582:to the United States. The 392:(or Ubangi-Shari, now the 299:in 1889 and the colony of 29: 1861:Manning, Patrick (1990). 1658:, respectively, creating 1549:is lowered following the 1388:occurs and ends with the 1141:Grand Duchy of Luxembourg 721:Grand Duchy of Luxembourg 548:1869 – Denmark cedes the 463:1818 – The occupation of 1753:War of the Confederation 1423:1853, December 30 – The 1369:ends the sharing of the 1307:are changed, as well as 1267:United States of America 1126:Principality of Bulgaria 997:Principality of Bulgaria 751:Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen 604:is transferred from the 422:becomes a French colony. 394:Central African Republic 374:French Equatorial Africa 271:German South-West Africa 243:, which gives the local 199:is formally established. 100:. In North America, the 1784:Loizaga–Cotegipe Treaty 1723:Royal Audience of Quito 1526:Alaska boundary dispute 1520:1903, October 20 – The 1486:North-Western Territory 1327:annexes Central America 1284:are established at the 1099:Vilayet is occupied by 948:North German Federation 875:Kingdom of Two Sicilies 561:First Sino-Japanese War 519:district and Morang of 443:Imperial powers in 1914 435:Imperial powers in 1800 368:are united to form the 220:is dissolved after the 51:Spanish colonial empire 1741:and other territories. 1713: 1666:. With the end of the 1627:1898, August 12 – The 1558: 1463:Canadian Confederation 1361: 1360:between 1783 and 1917. 1261:, the borders between 1208:, southern Macedonia, 1119:Principality of Serbia 1021:Principality of Serbia 935:. Prussia annexes the 900:. Meanwhile, with the 813:Grand Duchy of Tuscany 755:Hohenzollern-Hechingen 725:Province of Luxembourg 719:; a major part of the 646: 634: 552:to the United Kingdom. 444: 436: 337:, are occupied by the 331:South African Republic 180: 75:colonisation of Africa 1708: 1583:1856, September 28 – 1540: 1356: 1351:by the United States. 1274:British North America 1263:British North America 1087:borders are reduced, 993:Treaty of San Stefano 884:is forced to concede 654:: With the defeat of 640: 624: 442: 434: 386:Republic of the Congo 370:Union of South Africa 276:1885 – The colony of 261:1884 – The colony of 258:and becomes a colony. 247:population self-rule. 195:1834 – The colony of 184:1820 – The colony of 178: 1944:Border-related lists 1795:Treaty of Valparaiso 1692:1912, February 21 – 1668:Spanish–American War 1607:Kingdom of Rarotonga 1592:Kingdom of Rarotonga 1551:Annexation of Hawaii 1508:Prince Edward Island 1480:1870, July 15 – The 1386:Mexican–American War 1365:1846, June 18 – The 1343:1845, December 29 – 1332:1836, March 2 – The 1324:First Mexican Empire 1180:. Serbia expands to 1168:1912–1913 – The two 999:is established. The 819:combine to form the 733:German Confederation 723:becomes the Belgian 671:Treaty of Adrianople 576:Spanish–American War 209:1856 – The state of 1638:1899, January 17 – 1569:1860, February 8 – 1484:formally cedes the 1465:. October 11 – The 1434:happens. After the 1286:49th parallel north 1216:, and parts of the 937:Kingdom of Hannover 933:Austro-Prussian War 912:agree to share the 844:Kingdom of Sardinia 766:Southern Bessarabia 740:Free City of Cracow 715:separates from the 366:Orange River Colony 343:Orange River Colony 254:is occupied by the 241:Pretoria Convention 237:French protectorate 98:colonised Indochina 1799:War of the Pacific 1714: 1629:Republic of Hawaii 1576:1867, August 28 – 1559: 1522:Hay-Herbert Treaty 1432:American Civil War 1408:, and portions of 1362: 1108:Kingdom of Romania 953:1870 – Rome joins 759:Kingdom of Prussia 742:is annexed by the 652:Congress of Vienna 647: 635: 578:, Spain cedes the 545:(Manchu) of China. 454:East India Company 445: 437: 301:Italian Somaliland 278:German East Africa 263:British Somaliland 181: 117:European countries 77:during the age of 1797:, that ended the 1557:(12 August 1898). 1334:Republic of Texas 1317:Adams-Onís Treaty 1290:Lake of the Woods 1115:Kingdom of Serbia 1077:Vilayet of Bosnia 584:Sultanate of Sulu 327:Orange Free State 204:Orange Free State 63:the German Empire 61:with the rise of 16:(Redirected from 1961: 1928: 1927: 1920: 1914: 1913: 1911: 1910: 1899: 1893: 1882: 1876: 1873: 1867: 1866: 1858: 1751:1836–1839 – The 1680:Caroline Islands 1648:Treaty of Berlin 1594:. February 27 – 1501:British Columbia 1461:join during the 1430:1861–1865 – The 1425:Gadsden Purchase 1384:1846–1848 – The 1379:British Columbia 1322:1822–1823 – The 1245:Southern Dobruja 1182:Vardar Macedonia 1081:Treaty of Berlin 1041:Northern Dobruja 925:Lombardy-Venetia 902:Treaty of Lisbon 867:Kingdom of Italy 779:1859 – Moldavia 729:Duchy of Limburg 709:Treaty of London 537:is ceded to the 487:is ceded to the 362:Transvaal Colony 347:Transvaal Colony 317:1899–1902 – The 286:Congo Free State 280:is created. The 21: 1969: 1968: 1964: 1963: 1962: 1960: 1959: 1958: 1934: 1933: 1932: 1931: 1922: 1921: 1917: 1908: 1906: 1901: 1900: 1896: 1883: 1879: 1874: 1870: 1860: 1859: 1855: 1850: 1833: 1703: 1672:Mariana Islands 1535: 1506:1873, July 1 – 1475:Alaska Purchase 1441:1867, July 1 – 1254: 1204:. Greece gains 1165:is established. 1159:Austria-Hungary 1150:separates from 1130:Eastern Rumelia 1117:supersedes the 1101:Austria-Hungary 1089:Eastern Rumelia 974:Alsace–Lorraine 962:Austrian Empire 817:Papal Legations 793:Austrian Empire 774:Treaty of Paris 744:Austrian Empire 698:London Protocol 619: 610:Kingdom of Nejd 550:Nicobar Islands 535:Outer Manchuria 510:Frederiksnagore 467:settlements in 456:as part of the 429: 401:German Cameroon 341:and become the 325:, known as the 319:Second Boer War 173: 113:New Imperialism 111:As a result of 79:New Imperialism 43:Napoleonic Wars 35: 28: 23: 22: 15: 12: 11: 5: 1967: 1965: 1957: 1956: 1951: 1946: 1936: 1935: 1930: 1929: 1915: 1894: 1877: 1868: 1852: 1851: 1849: 1846: 1845: 1844: 1839: 1832: 1829: 1828: 1827: 1826:from Colombia. 1817: 1810: 1791: 1788:Paraguayan War 1780: 1749: 1742: 1702: 1699: 1698: 1697: 1690: 1683: 1660:American Samoa 1644:Johnston Atoll 1636: 1625: 1622: 1617:is annexed by 1603:United Kingdom 1599: 1588: 1585:Howland 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Index

List of national border changes from 1815 to 1914
List of national border changes (1914–present)
Napoleonic Wars
World War I
Spanish colonial empire
United States
Europe
the German Empire
Italy
Ottoman Empire
colonisation of Africa
New Imperialism
Asia
Mughal Empire
British
French
colonised Indochina
United States
Canada
New Imperialism
European countries
United Kingdom
France
Portugal
Spain
Netherlands
Germany
Russia
Denmark
Sweden

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