Complex sentence: 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.
Split into simpler sentences: In 1946, Dahomey became an overseas territory with its own parliament and representation in the French national assembly. On December 4,1958, it became the République du Dahomey, self-governing within the French Community.