1881    In North Africa, Tunisia becomes a French protectorate.

1885    The United Kingdom establishes a protectorate over Bechuanaland.

1900    The United Kingdom proclaims a protectorate over Tonga.

1907    Korea becomes a protectorate of Japan.

1912    Sultan Abdelhafid signs the Treaty of Fez, making Morocco a French protectorate.

1922    The United Kingdom ends its protectorate over Egypt through a Unilateral Declaration of Independence.

1939    From Prague Castle, Hitler proclaims Bohemia and Moravia a German protectorate.

1956    Spain relinquishes its protectorate in Morocco.

1966    The British protectorate of Bechuanaland declares its independence, and becomes the Republic of Botswana. Seretse Khama takes office as the first President.

1971    Independence Day of the Kingdom of Bahrain from British Protectorate status