Arrange the events in order from the earliest date to the latest. Place the earliest date at the top.
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The United States grants independence to the Philippines.
France grants independence to Cambodia and Laos.
Portugal grants East Timor independence.
The Dutch acknowledge Indonesian independence.
The Dutch acknowledge Indonesian independence.
Portugal grants East Timor independence.
France grants independence to Cambodia and Laos.
The United States grants independence to the Philippines.
The Dutch acknowledge Indonesian independence.
Portugal grants East Timor independence.
France grants independence to Cambodia and Laos.
The United States grants independence to the Philippines.
To arrange the events in order from the earliest date to the latest, we need to understand the chronology of these events. Let's break it down:
1. The United States grants independence to the Philippines: In 1898, the United States obtained control over the Philippines from Spain as a result of the Spanish-American War. In 1946, the United States officially granted independence to the Philippines. This makes it the earliest event.
2. The Dutch acknowledge Indonesian independence: The Dutch colonization of Indonesia began in the early 17th century. The Indonesian National Revolution started in 1945, and after a period of conflict and negotiations, the Dutch officially acknowledged Indonesia's independence in 1949. So this is the second earliest event.
3. Portugal grants East Timor independence: East Timor was colonized by Portugal in the 16th century. East Timor declared independence in 1975 but was then occupied by Indonesia. After a period of resistance and an internationally supervised referendum, East Timor gained full independence from Indonesia in 2002. Therefore, this is the third event.
4. France grants independence to Cambodia and Laos: Cambodia and Laos were under French colonial control in the early 20th century. Cambodia gained independence in 1953, and Laos gained independence in 1954. Hence, this is the latest event.
Considering the above information, the correct order from the earliest date to the latest is as follows:
1. The United States grants independence to the Philippines.
2. The Dutch acknowledge Indonesian independence.
3. Portugal grants East Timor independence.
4. France grants independence to Cambodia and Laos.