Major Imperialism Events in Algeria

Imperialism begins

Jul 5, 1830

Algeria was one of the first African countries imperialised by the French and this started the Algerian Resistance

Sheikh of Qardiryya Sufis

Mar 13, 1832

Abd el-Kader, sheikh of Qardiryya Sufis emerged as the resistance leader to French Imperialism

Treaty of Tafna

May 20, 1837

The Treaty of Tafna was signed between France and Abd el-Kader, this treaty outlined their respective territories

Treatment of Algerians

Jun 13, 1837

The French stole land, Algerians were not allowed to hold meetings, own firearms or leave their villages without permission.

Last Ottoman Stronghold

Oct 13, 1837

The last Ottoman stronghold in Algeria and Constatine is taken by the french

Land in Algeria

Jul 21, 1847

France determines that any land that is not in used in Algeria can be appropriated for the French settlers

Recognition of Algeria

Mar 13, 1848

Algeria is recognized an integral part of France

Reaction

Jan 26, 1860

Algerians began to react and tried to fight back but they did not succeed because of the diseases the French brought and because of their lack of weaponry

After the war

Mar 27, 1928

After the war the Algerians begin to receive French citizenship as a result of their service in World War 1

Algeria’s First Significant Act of Rebellion

Nov 1, 1954

the Algerians launced many attacks in places at which the French had military posts, warehouses and public facilities. France responded by sending over 40 thousand troops to Algeria

Algerian Independence

Jul 5, 1962

Algeria gained independence from France