Imperialism in Libya

By jgiordano

  • Before Imperialism

    Before Imperialism
    Before imperialism Libya was a very sparsely populated area. It was controled by the Turks.

  • Libya Conquered

    Libya Conquered
    The area is conquered by Italy and called Libya. The Italians conquered it so they can become an empire. They used a sphere of influence to rule the people. They responded by rebeling against the Italians.
  • Period: to

    Ruled by Italy

  • Libyan Treatment

    Libyan Treatment
    The Italians used the protectorate system of government. They treated the people nicely.

  • Colony Divided

    Colony Divided
    Italy divided Libya into four provinces called Tripoli, Misurata, Benghazi and Derna.

  • British Invaision

    British Invaision
    British troops conquer Benghazi and Tripoli.

  • Independence

    Independence
    The United Nations grants Libya independence.

  • New Leader

    New Leader
    Qaddafi becomes the ruler of Libya.
  • Period: to

    ruled by Qaddafi

  • Cultural Revloution

    Cultural Revloution
    The leader of Libya Qaddafi orders a "cultural revloution" as an attempt to make Arab socialism and Islamic fundamentalism as the main principles of Libya.

  • Economic Troubles

    Economic Troubles
    To fix the economy, Qaddafi uses a policy of expelling foreign workers from Libya to provide jobs for the people.

  • Qaddafi Dead

    Qaddafi Dead
    Qaddafi is captured and killed by National transitional Council fighers.