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The Death of Queen Cleopatra
30 B.C. At this time, it had been said that Queen Cleopatra had killed herself with the bite of a snake. After her believed suicide, Rome had taken control of Egypt. This is a signifigant event, because Queen Cleopatra was the last of the Ptolemy dynsty, which existed for nearly 300 years. Also, this is an important event, because her death was unexpected for the Ancient Egyptians and they had to quickly recover from it. -
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Alexander The Great
332 B.C. A man named, Alexander The Great succeded in taking over Egypt. The dynasty created by him lasted for 300 years. This date is an important event in Egypt, because Alexander The Great had created a very powerful and long lasting dynasty in Ancient Egypt. Also, this was an important event, because Alexander the Great "conqured most of the known world today." -
Opening of the Suez Canal
The Suez Canal connected the Red Sea and the Mediterranean. Sea. 10 years went into the building of the Suez Canal. This is an importan event, because it was made half the distance that ships traveled before to get to their desired locations. It was also an important event, because the ships could quickly travel between Europe and some of Asia. -
Egypt Is Declared a Protectorate of Britain
Egypt was declared a protectorate of Egypt in 1914. This meant that Britain had then gained control over Egypt. This is an important event, because Egypt had given up its power to Britain in order to be protected by them. This is also an important event, because this happened due to Egypt losing the war to Britain, which made the Egyptians very angry. -
Egypt Declares Independence
Egypt is granted independence from Britain. Egypt establishes a monarchy. They are given a new king, King Faud. This is an important event, because Egypt was finally freed from the rule of Britain. This is also important, because Egypt had finally gained their independence after fighting hard for it. -
President Gamal Abdel Nasser
The Army seizes power. Then, Egypt has a new president, President Gamal Abdel. This is an important event, because Egypt has gained a new ruler over them. Also, it is an important event, because President Gamal Abdel was very poerful and had even tried to do away with Egypt's monarchy. -
Israel Defeats Egypt
Israel wins the Six-Day War against Egypt, Jordan, and Syria. Israel's troops now occupy the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt. This is an important event, because this meant that Egypt had lost some of its land to Israel. This is also important, because three other countries were affected. -
Completion of the Aswan High Dam
The Aswan High Dam is finished. This is an important event, because it improves industry in Egypt. It's also important, because it also helps irrigation and agriculture in Egypt. So, overall, this helped Egypt be more sucessfull. -
The Camp David Peace Accords
President Anwar Sadat, along with Prime Minister Menachem, signed the Camp David Peace Accords, sponsored by the U.S. This is an important event, because it means that Israel can now return to Sinai Peninsula. However they got that in exchange for a promise of peace. So, this is also important, because there will now be peace between the two countries. -
Death of President Nasser
President Nasser dies. However, he is replaced by his Vice-President, Anwar Sadat. This is an important event, because President Nasser was a very strong leader. Also, because President Nasser had made an impact on Egypt for nearly two decades.
