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Canada achieved effective independence (as a Dominion within the British Empire)in 1867, but still remained within the British empire (Newfoundland remained a British territory and did not join Canada until 1949).  Australia, which was originally settled by prisoners from England, did not obtain self-rule for its separate colonies until the 1850s; it obtained independence as a united Commonwealth of Australia in 1901.  New Zealand also won self-rule in the 1850s and Dominion status (effective independence) in 1907.   
 
Canada achieved effective independence (as a Dominion within the British Empire)in 1867, but still remained within the British empire (Newfoundland remained a British territory and did not join Canada until 1949).  Australia, which was originally settled by prisoners from England, did not obtain self-rule for its separate colonies until the 1850s; it obtained independence as a united Commonwealth of Australia in 1901.  New Zealand also won self-rule in the 1850s and Dominion status (effective independence) in 1907.   
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In France, its Third Republic ruled from 1875 until the German Occupation in 1940.
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In France, its Third Republic ruled from 1870 until the German Occupation in 1940.
    
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