They were the first elections following independence the previous year and the decision to form a republic.

Soon there was little left of the once great Spanish empire, and an attempt in 1873 to form a republic failed.

The tribe ended its traditional government and formed a constitutional republic.

The five states formed a short-lived federal republic that lasted until 1840, but it was a difficult existence.

Central America withdrew from Mexico and formed a federal republic.

Then I am going to form a republic of buccaneers who will fight with a patriotism.

"And that is an injustice that must be corrected to form a new republic."

After the tribe formed a constitutional republic, Ross was elected principal chief in 1828.

These Huguenots, you see, form a regular republic in the State.

Seychelles gained independence in 1976 from Britain, forming a republic.