In 1946, Dahomey became an overseas territory with its own parliament and representation in the French national assembly; and on December 4,1958, it became the République du Dahomey, self-governing within the French Community.
Dahomey became an overseas territory with its own parliament and representation in the French national assembly. This was in 1946. It became the République du Dahomey-governing within the French Community. This was on December 4,1958. This was in 1946. The République du Dahomey was self.