Egypt Flashcards
1
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Semi-independent
A
Trying to establish full independence
2
Q
Muhammad Ali
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Father of modern Egypt, modernized army, tax collection, irrigation works, cotton production (agriculture), international trade, western trained military
3
Q
Suez Canal
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Symbol of imperialism, Ferdinand de Lesseps, Britain gained control
4
Q
Britain control
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Lifeline of British empire, connection to India
Britain = Egypt = protectorate
5
Q
British protectorate
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Protect the interests until Britain feels that Egypt can function on their own
6
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Ottoman influence
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Absorbed by Turks into Ottoman Empire
