| | Nationalism became stronger in other parts of the empire, particularly in India and Egypt. | | Nationalism became stronger in other parts of the empire, particularly in India and Egypt. |
| − | In 1926, Britain granted Australia, Canada, and New Zealand almost complete autonomy as "dominisons" within the empire. They became charter members of the British Commonwealth of Nations (now known as the Commonwealth), an informal but closely-knit association that succeeded the empire. Beginning with the independence of India and Pakistan in 1947, the remainder of the British Empire was almost completely dismantled by the 1960s. Today, most of Britain's former colonies are independent countries, with many belonging to the [[Commonwealth of Nations]]. There are 13 colonies which have elected to continue their political links with London and are known as United Kingdom Overseas Territories. These include Bermuda, Gibraltar, the Falkland Islands. | + | In 1926, Britain granted Australia, Canada, and New Zealand almost complete autonomy as "dominisons"; beginning with the independence of India and Pakistan in 1947, the remainder of the British Empire was almost completely dismantled by the 1960s. |