Singapore

Stamford Raffles established Singapore as a British trading post.

Singapore became a direct colony of the British Empire as part of the Straits Settlements.

Singapore was occupied by Japanese forces during World War II.

Singapore was returned to British control as a Crown colony following Japan's surrender.

Singapore gained self-governance, establishing its own government.

Singapore became part of the Federation of Malaysia.

Singapore was expelled from Malaysia and became an independent sovereign state.