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How Did The American Revolution Influence Independence In New Zealand

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British experience in the American Revolution influenced independence in Australia, New Zealand and Canada to the benefit of these colonies. Overall the independence movements of these nations achieved success more quickly than the colonies of Asia or Africa. While all three colonies experienced some tensions because of their displacement of indigenous people, their independence movements were largely peaceful (preceded by a few rebellions and without war) and all have remained a part of the British Commonwealth with close cultural and political ties to Great Britain.

Similar in geographical location, Australia and New Zealand also shared a similar colonial history. Australia was becoming a colony as the United States was marching to freedom.
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