Question

Was Surinam renamed after gaining independence

Answer 1

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Yes, Suriname was renamed after gaining independence from the Kingdom of the Netherlands in 1975. It was originally known as Dutch Guiana or Dutch Guyana under Dutch colonial rule, but it officially became known as the Republic of Suriname after gaining independence.

Answer 2

Which colonizer gave independence to Suriname and who was the prime Minister/president of the colonizer at that time?

Answer 3

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Suriname gained independence from the Kingdom of the Netherlands on November 25, 1975. The Prime Minister of the Netherlands at that time was Joop den Uyl, who played a key role in facilitating Suriname's independence. The Governor of Suriname, Johan Ferrier, became the first President of the newly independent country.

Answer 4

Who was the Nationalist leader and what was the political party called?

Answer 5

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The nationalist leader of Suriname who played a significant role in the country's push for independence was Henck Arron. He was a leader of the National Party of Suriname (Nationale Partij Suriname or NPS) which was a prominent political party advocating for independence from Dutch colonial rule. Henck Arron served as the Prime Minister of Suriname from 1973 until the country gained independence in 1975.

Answer 6

When did it gain Independence and what method was used to gain independence: arm-resustance, negotiations, external pressure or colonial power wish to leave?

Answer 7

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

Suriname gained independence from the Kingdom of the Netherlands on November 25, 1975. The independence of Suriname was achieved through negotiations rather than armed resistance. The Dutch government had expressed a willingness to grant Suriname independence and arrangements were made for a peaceful transition to self-governance. The process was largely driven by the nationalist movement in Suriname led by figures such as Henck Arron and Johan Ferrier, with support from the Dutch government.