Dependent territory

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/dependent-territory

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the international identification?Most inhabited dependent territories have their own ISO 3166 country codes
2. What is the historical precedent?Historically, most colonies were considered to be dependent territories
3. How does a dependent territory differ from a state or province?Unlike a state or province, a dependent territory is not part of the main country. It has its own government that can make many local laws.
4. Why do some places stay dependent instead of becoming independent?Some places stay dependent because of agreements, history, or because they still have ties to the controlling country. They may choose to keep some benefits while having local control.

Sovereignty: The supreme authority within a territory; the ability to govern itself without external interference.
Integral Area: The core territory of a sovereign state, distinct from its external dependencies or overseas territories.
Autonomy: The right or condition of self-government; the ability to make one's own decisions within a larger political framework.
Decolonization: The process by which colonies become independent from their colonizing powers.