Britain Colonization of Egypt

Historical Context

100

He became Egypt's ruler in 1805 and wanted it independent from the Ottomans

Muhammed Ali

200

This waterway, finished in 1869, connected the Mediterranean and Red Seas

The Suez Canal

300

Egypt mattered to Britain because it was on the route to this colony

India

Methods to Colonize

100

The name for Britain ruling Egypt through Egypt's own government, without officially taking over

The Veild Protectorate

200

This European country was heavily involved in Egypt's economy and the Suez Canal before Britain took control.

France

300

Britain used this financial problem to increase its influence over Egypt.

Debt

Resistance

100

The ʿUrabi Revolt, where Egyptians fought against foreign control, is an example of which type of resistance.

Violent Resistance

200

Mustafa Kamil spread patriotism using speeches and this type of media

Newspaper

300

Resisting through speeches, writing, and protest instead of fighting is called which type of resistance

Peaceful resistance

Consequences

100

Egypt gained this in 1922, but Britain still had influence

Independance

200

This feeling of pride in your country, and wanting to rule it yourselves, grew in Egypt under British control.

Nationalism

300

Because Britain still controlled Egypt's defense and communications, Egypt's independence in 1922 was described as this.

Limited Independance