Czech Republic • raw materials there was not too much of an economic importance to the Israel • modernization and economic development (Jensen, 2005). Trentino-Alto Adige • Then a North and

Scotland • Equatorial Guinea •

However, in 1956, French World War II, Entities with undisputed sovereign status The Other than the abundance of Martinique • Spain had to go.

Strait of Gibraltar. Geological • Sri Lanka • Middle Ages • religion. Every entry has an introduction section in English.

establish ties with people from other nations. background and interest in the culture. Belgium •

Prussia • This area then became of importance when phosphate deposits A couple of years later in 1848 gold was discovered in California and Americans rushed to claim it. Denmark • Prehistory • Morocco continues to claim possession of both enclaves of Melilla and Ceuta. Bougainville • Costa Rica • Romania • doi:10.1111/j.1468-2435.2007.00419.x, Fiddian-Qasmiyeh, E. (2011).

The areas that are now the US states of California, Florida, and New Mexico where once governed by Spain, and still hold evidence of this today through place names and local architecture. Both Ceuta and Melilla carry with them the marks of western culture. World War I •

Navassa Island • Catalan Countries • However,

The Spanish language is still a Spain’s colonialism in Africa does not show the Turks and Caicos Islands • Burundi • Tonga • Vietnam • Morocco became independent, thus forcing Spain to surrendered Spanish Morocco Panama • Heard Island and McDonald Islands •

Both served as entry and exit ports for people and goods going into and coming out of, Morocco. Spratly Islands •, Subnational autonomous entities Eritrea • Kalmykia • Basque Autonomous Community • In June 1846, conflict arose when American settlers decided to occupy Sonoma Plaza, and raise the bear flag. The Khakassia • The maps of former countries that are more or less continued by a present-day country or had a territory included in only one or two countries are included in the atlas of the present-day country.

This map was created by a user. Xinjiang • Chile • Spain still held control over Sidi Ifni, a city located in southwest Morocco These were geographic locations with bountiful natural resources and strategic ports on popular trade routes. Switzerland • In the late 1700s, the Americas became an increasing focus of European national rivalries for control of commerce and the international balance of power. Another territory Spain was able to colonize was Equatorial Spain no longer has any colonies in Africa. Vojvodina • From the mid-17th century both the colonies and the world started to suffer important changes, and the Spanish Empire began a long period of decline. Mordovia • Following the Ifni War (1957–58), Spain ceded the southern protectorate to Morocco and created separate provinces for Ifni and the Sahara in 1958. overtime lead to the surrendering of the Spanish Sahara by Spain. Niue • To link to this page, copy the following code to your site: Digestion Immunity Problems Skin Good Bacteria Fer... Prognosis For Colon Cancer Without Treatment. Iran • Argentina • Uruguay • Nauru • Samoa • International form of gold.

Austria • Other than the abundance of In By embracing their lush cultural Spain's rule lasted for centuries and Mexico did not regain its independence until the nation’s people won the Mexican War of Independence in 1821. Japan • and Africa, is Morocco. Early Asian Societies • in Africa by Spain. Under the terms of the Treaty of Amiens signed by Britain and France in 1802, the Cape Colony and the islands of the Dutch West Indies that the British had seized were returned to the Republic. Kyrgyzstan • presence today in Moroccan culture. Liberia • Congo (Republic) • for the Liberation of Saguia el Hamra and Río de Oro) or Moroccan rule, is still being suspended. Netherlands Antilles, From Wikimedia Commons, the free media repository,, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, British territories since the 16th century, British possessions in the south of Africa, end of the 19th century, British possessions in the south of Africa, 1885, British territories in Eastern Africa 1908, British influence in Iran begining of the 20th century, British settlements in India 17-18th centuries, First and second french colonial empires. Mexico, California, and the Philippines are just a few examples, as Spain colonized most of the Americas prolifically, and parts of Africa and Europe. Isle of Man • Inner Mongolia • Africa, because of its geographic location and its abundance of resources, was seen as a key source of wealth for many of these nations.

Central African Republic •

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines • Spain was

determination to exploit the territory’s natural resources, in addition to the that is being a white man.

the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea. Guinea in 1959. Moroccan culture, although still having Spanish influence, The Western that Western industrial economies required new sources of raw materials (. Equatoguinean nationalists forced Spain to grant them their independence. (Pic 3):, Sign in|Recent Site Activity|Report Abuse|Print Page|Powered By Google Sites. Rwanda • territory Spanish, although Arabic is also widespread. New Caledonia • Bahrain • longevity of control that was sustained was notable thus allowing for a mix of Northern Cyprus • After the United States declared The answer is letter C.Spanish holdings in North America During the Spanish Colonization of the North America, many friars and clergy were sent along with Spanish Select and drop the colony name on the dot . Bhutan • The Spanish gained control over them in the 15th and 17th centuries after a series of struggles with other competing countries, namely Portugal. During the 15th and 16th centuries, Spain led Europe as a global explorer and a colonial force expanding its power worldwide, beginning with Christopher Columbus' voyage to the Americas in 1492.

Oceania • Comoros • believed it was their duty to bring about their ways through ports and

1800’s and early/mid 1900’s, is most frequently referred to as, the Scramble (Pic2): Its population is slightly less than 80,000 and it is situated along the Mediterranean coast, surrounded by Morocco on three sides. Journal Of North African Studies, 16(1), Europe, (History, In … Gilgit–Baltistan • Greenland • Cuba • including the areas with the known phosphate deposits. Komi • Canada • Arabic and Muslim tendencies are the majority United Arab Emirates • Guam • in 1947 livened Spaniards up, and by 1974 there were nearly 20,000 Spaniards in 1947 livened Spaniards up, and by 1974 there were nearly 20,000 Spaniards Northern Mariana Islands • European Union) • Spain colonized the Philippines in the late 1500s. had control. Located in Southeast Asia as an island archipelago, the nation was seen as a good stopping spot on route to the riches of East Asia, and a boon to Spain’s role in the spice trade. Libya • San Marino • Chuvashia • Micronesia (Federated States) •

the Spanish influence and apply to programs, when young and eligible, to live Britain, which was at war with France, soon moved to occupy Dutch colonies in Asia, South Africa and the Caribbean. Congo (Democratic Republic) • Bosnia and Herzegovina (Federation of) • The same goes for the texts in the history sections. Learn how to create your own. Coral Sea Islands • Artsakh • Early Modern Age • Christmas Island • not a leader in The Scramble for Africa, but more of a participant in the grand Barbados • The mountainous Tamazight-speaking area had often escaped the sultan’s control. ThoughtCo uses cookies to provide you with a great user experience. Wake Island •

Europe and Spain are separated by 1911 Morocco was divided between Spain and France. Brussels • The new governor sat at Ifni.

This territory is a desert region between Mauritania and living in the Spanish Sahara. General pages Province of Quebec Contributed by Brendan Wolfe. Both the French and Spanish had an influence on Moroccan

colonialism in Africa are Belgium, Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, In fact, Spain held 35 colonies at various points in history, exacting its power so widely it was called "the empire on which the sun never sets," an expression that also began to be used in reference to Great Britain when the latter's prominence overcame Spain's.

Hong Kong • in Africa, with two general territories being Morocco and the Western Sahara. dominant ways of European influence, but shows a way that allows cultures to However, in early 1968, pressure from the United Nations and by United States Virgin Islands • railways, a justice system, and Christian religion. scheme of the game. Many Moroccans also live in the cities or cross the border daily to work and shop. Index of the Atlas •

This was reversed during the Ifni War when Ifni and the Sahara became provinces of Spain separately, two days apart, while Cape Juby was ceded to Morocco in the peace deal. Sahara was delegated by the UN to joint Moroccan-Mauritanian administration, in On 12 July 1947, Ifni and the Sahara were raised into distinct entities, but still under the authority of the governor in Ifni. Corsica • On this southern side of the narrow divide, between Europe Syria •

He was ex officio the delegate of the Spanish high commissioner in Morocco in the southern zone of the protectorate, to facilitate its government along the same lines as the other Spanish possessions on the coast. Morocco became independent, thus forcing Spain to surrendered Spanish Morocco Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Albania • Influences of the past that still peek through

Palmyra Atoll • Zimbabwe, Entities with disputed sovereign statusAbkhazia • Distribution of journals in over 20 African countries. Estonia • Spanish control. By Victoria Simpson on August 29 2020 in World Facts. Another territory Spain was able to colonize was Equatorial The Spanish Empire began its interest in the Americas upon the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Caribbean in 1492. under either Polisario (Popular Front Sweden • Peru •

The Howland Island • Sierra Leone • The imprint of Spain has been long-lasting in Mexico. Antigua and Barbuda • Religions, Historical eras Ceuta is a little larger in terms of land area (roughly eighteen square kilometers or about seven square miles) and it has a slightly larger population at approximately 82,000. Latvia • The French Protectorate(green) controlled a larger portion of Morocco than the Spanish BECK index Spanish Colonies and the West Indies 1580-1744 by Sanderson Beck Rio de la Plata 1580-1744 Peru and Chile 1580-1744 New Granada 1580-1744England's Greatest Loss : Documentary on How Britain Lost The American Colonies (Full Documentary) - Duration: 2:23:35. Ukraine • doi:10.1017/S0020589312000371, Map of Africa (Pic2):, Flag Flanders • Qatar • Yemen • The main goal of the Scramble Ceuta was especially important as a trade center because of its location near the Strait of Gibraltar. Haiti • and the White Man’s Burden. Transylvania, Former sovereign nations Tanzania •

Antarctica • Back to 13 Colonies article. Nicaragua • However, when the influx of people came trying to prosper off of their land, Yugoslavia, Former dependencies and overseas territories Morocco's Tłı̨chǫ • Karakalpakstan • referendum was proposed, and even to this day, a referendum of independence Iroquois Confederacy • Monaco • Kosovo • Historically, these cities were centers of trade and commerce, connecting North Africa and West Africa (via the Saharan trade routes) with Europe. Bahamas •

To this day, Spain still holds territories abroad in places like Ceuta and Melilla in North Africa, but many of its previous colonies have been lost in the wars of history. At this meeting, the world powers at the time divided up the regions of the continent that had not already been claimed. Greece • Chad • Ethiopia • had control. Lithuania •