India: The British Crown ruled India from 1858 until its independence in 1947.
Australia: The British Crown claimed Australia in 1770 and it became a British colony in 1788. It gained independence in 1901.
Canada: Canada became a British colony in 1763 and gained independence in 1867.
New Zealand: The British Crown claimed New Zealand in 1840 and it became a British colony in 1841. It gained independence in 1907.
South Africa: The British Crown claimed South Africa in 1795 and it became a British colony in 1806. It gained independence in 1931.
Egypt: The British Crown took control of Egypt in 1882 and ruled it until 1952.
Singapore: The British Crown founded Singapore in 1819 and it became a British colony in 1824. It gained independence in 1963.
Jamaica: Jamaica became a British colony in 1655 and gained independence in 1962.
Kenya: The British Crown claimed Kenya in the late 19th century and it became a British colony in 1920. It gained independence in 1963.
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