Microsoft Word maps-in-time doc

Syria:
In 1946 Syria gains independence from France. 
Italian Somaliland:
In 1949 Britain requests to administer Italian Somaliland 
as a United Nations trust territory. 
Israel and Palestine:
In 1948 when the British mandate for Palestine comes 
to an end, fighting breaks out over the establishment of a Palestinian or Jewish 
state. Surrounding Arab states invade in support of the Palestinians. Jewish 
forces hold them off until the establishment of a United Nations backed 
ceasefire. Israel is created. The Gaza strip is occupied by Egypt until 1967. 
Jordan:
In 1948 the British mandate for Palestine and the Trans-Jordan comes 
to an end. Jordan is created from the former Trans-Jordan. 

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Asia and Australasia 
Japan:
After Japan's defeat in 1945, all Japanese colonies and League of 
Nations mandated territories are placed under the control of the United 
Nations. The UN asks members of the victorious Allied powers to administer 
the mandates until they are able to function as independent states. 
Malaya: 
In 1946 British Malaya is renamed the Federation of Malaya. 
Philippines:
In 1946 the Philippines gain independence from America. 
Pakistan:
As part of the 1947 agreement for Indian independence, Pakistan is 
created as an independent state. 
India:
In 1947 India gains its independence from Britain but is forced to agree 
to the creation of the separate Muslim state of Pakistan. 
New Zealand:
In 1947 New Zealand gains independence from Britain with the 
ratification of the 1931 Statute of Westminster. 

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Marshall Islands:
In 1947 the United Nations asks America to administer the 
Marshall Islands.