Microsoft Word maps-in-time doc

Italian North Africa:
Between 1912 and 1913, following the fighting between 
Italy and the Ottoman Empire over Tripoli, Italy steadily increased its control 
over the region. 
British East Africa:
In 1894 British East Africa becomes a British 
protectorate. It was originally a commercial venture by the British East Africa 
Company. After the addition of various provinces the area is renamed Uganda 
in 1914. 

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Asia and Australasia 
Australia:
In 1901 Australia gains dominion status from Britain and becomes 
a self-governing colony. 
Philippines:
In 1901, following negotiations at the end of the Spanish-
American War, the Philippines are occupied by the US. 
Siam:
In 1907 Siam gives up claims to parts of Cambodia. In 1909 Siam 
surrenders the dominion of Kedah, Perlis, Kelantan, and Terengganu to Britain. 
These areas are absorbed into the British colony of Malaya. Siam maintains its 
independence despite colonisation of the surrounding areas. 
Korea:
In 1910 Korea is annexed by Japan. This follows the Russo-Japanese 
war and occupation by Japan.
Mongolia:
In 1911 Mongolia declares its independence from Imperial China. 
Tibet:
From the late 18th century Tibet was effectively part of China, despite 
much personal autonomy exercised by Tibetan local authorities. In 1913 Tibet 
proclaims its independence, a declaration that is not recognised by the Chinese 

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government. The central Chinese government collapses after 1913, and the 
civil and Japanese wars of the 1930s and 1940s prevent action being taken to 
restore Chinese authority. Significantly, China did not renounce any claim to 
Tibet. In 1950 Communist China invades to re-establish central control despite 
the nominal independence of Tibet from Chinese affairs for 37 years.