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Please try again later. On July 10th of 1973 The Bahamas gained independence. Prior to this the Bahamas had been a colony under the British Crown since 1718. Join Cliff for this episode as he discusses Independence and how Bahamas' independence has helped them prosper as a nation.lease try again later. On July 10th of 1973 The Bahamas gained independence. Prior to this the Bahamas had been a colony under the British Crown since 1718. Join Cliff for this episode as he discusses Independence and how Bahamas' independence has helped them prosper as a nation.
The motion was also accepted by the British Government as representing the majority of the Assembly. In 1957 Ghana became the first African country to gain independence. References: 1  Ghana-History, from Mongaybay.com,[online], Available at: www.mongabay.com/ [Accessed: 31 July 2013]. 2  Tuesday, August 3.n 1844, Fanti chiefs on the Gold Coast (as Ghana was then known) signed an agreement with the British that led to the colonial status for the coastal area. In 1902, the British succeeded in establishing firm control over the Ashanti region and making the northern territories a protectorate.