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During the late 18th and the 19th centuries, Egyptian leaders invested heavily to modernise the Egyptian economy. Ismail Pasha (1803 - 1893) paid for the construction of the Suez Canal, built 900 miles of railways, irrigated some 1,373,000 acres of hitherto uncultivated land, set up modern schools for boys and girls, and transformed Cairo into a modern city. Unfortunately, this ambitious programme made Egypt bankrupt and the Suez was sold to the British in 1875 to pay off debts.
In order to ensure repayment of huge loans, Britain took over total legal control of Egyptian finances in 1876. Subsequently, the British instituted full military occupation, and by the First World War declared Egypt a protectorate. Then, in 1922, Egypt was granted formal independence with British control over defence, foreign policy, economic and military matters.
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∙ 11y agoBritian was a de facto colony and were initially there only as an intervention of German rule.
But as a result stayed there 40 years until giving up control to the nationalist.
The Egyptian people did not really derive any benefits from being a part of the British Empire with the exception of the infrastructure that the British built (like railroad lines and hospitals). Most Egyptians do not look fondly on the colonial era.
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∙ 11y agoThe British created political stability in Egypt, continued control over the Mediterranean, particularly in the east, and passage through the Suez Canal. Egypt developed into a regional trading and commercial destination. Egypt was also used a base in the second world war
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What did the hawks hope to gain from a war with Britain?
freedom
Whose colony was Egypt?
In Victorian times it was Britain who controlled Egypt
Who colonised Somalia?
Starting in the late nineteenth century, Somalia began to be colonized by Europe. Britain, France, Italy, Egypt and Ethiopia colonized Somalia. Egypt first took over the coast in 1875. Britain wanted to take over the coast of Somalia, in order to guard the Suez Canal. Britain negotiated with local tribe leaders to gain more land. Five years after Egypt's colonization, Britain created the British Somali land (Somalia History). Britain also wanted most of the northern coast to gain resources such as mutton and livestock. The French on the other hand originally wished for a part of Egypt but were expelled by the British. There they had wanted a coal station on the red sea to strengthen links with China. Because they couldn't receive the part of Egypt, they took control of a section of Somalia. Italy was the most inexperienced country out of the Europeans. They only wished not to deal with any other countries while conquering a country. They got just this and took over southern Somalia without any issues
When did Nubia gain its independence from Egypt?
750 b.C
Why was the embargo act of 1807 not effective against Britain?
Britain found other countries with the same resources like Egypt for cotton
What year did Egypt gain independence from Britain?
1922
What did the hawks hope to gain from a war with Britain?
freedom
In World War 2 which side did the countries of Algeria Libya Egypt and Iran support and why?
On the side of which ever side which occupied it that time, for example Egypt was occupied by Britain , so they had to fight with Britain to gain their Independence as Britain promised them.(later on britain didn't fulfill it's promise and an Egyptian revolution took place, long story)
What did Britain hope achieve by a blockade of American ports?
they hoped to achieve and gain the power of an alliance AGAINST the french
What did Britain hope to achieve by blockade of American ports?
they hoped to achieve and gain the power of an alliance AGAINST the french
Great Britain had long-range plans to build a railroad from cairo in Egypt?
To the cape of good hope in south africa
Why is war created?
War is created by powerful nations, such as ancient Egypt, Great Britain, USA they feel that they need to extend their power and gain raw resources and material.
What did Britain hope to gain by going to war with France?
It depends entirely on the particular war between Britain and France. Please resubmit the question with pertinent information, such as the year in question or war in question.
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Whose colony was Egypt?
In Victorian times it was Britain who controlled Egypt
Who is the colonizer of Egypt?
Great Britain
When were the Britain's in Egypt?
1882-1922
