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They took control of Egypt because of the Suez Canal ( Connection of Africa to west India)
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How did the takeover of the Suez canal in 1882 shape the future for north Africa?
Britain conquered Egypt and turned it into a british protectorate
Was Sudan colonized by Britain?
Yes, but indirectly. Sudan was part of the Khedivite Sultanate in Egypt which Britain ruled via a protectorate as opposed to a colony.
What is an example of protectorate?
When Britain established a protectorate over the Niger River delta
British colonies in north Africa?
Egypt (it was actually a protectorate, but it was the northernmost British African Colony)
Which nation purchased the Suez canal in 1875 and later made Egypt a protectorate?
In 1875, Egypt found itself in debt. As a result it chose to sell its shares of the Suez Canal to Great Britain. The Suez Canal is strategic for trade and defense purposes.
When did Egypt declare its independence?
Britain took control of Egypt in 1882 but then relinquished most control in 1992 by issuing Unilateral Declaration of Egyptian Independence. Britain still retained some control over its former protectorate, and Egypt officially declared its independence during the Egyptian Revolution of 1952.
In 1882 British troops occupied Egypt and made it a protectorate?
Yes.
When was swaziland colonized?
Swaziland was a British Protectorate from 1906–1968.
How long did Britain stay in Swaziland?
Swaziland was a British Protectorate from 1903 until 1967
How did Egypt fall under British control?
Egypt fell under British control in 1882 when it became a protectorate of the realm. It was given independence in 1922.
What island did the US Germany and Britain agree to form a triple protectorate over in the Pacific?
Samoa
Why did they us make a Cuba protectorate?
platt amendment
