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Imperialism begins
Algeria was one of the first African countries imperialised by the French and this started the Algerian Resistance -
Sheikh of Qardiryya Sufis
Abd el-Kader, sheikh of Qardiryya Sufis emerged as the resistance leader to French Imperialism -
Treaty of Tafna
The Treaty of Tafna was signed between France and Abd el-Kader, this treaty outlined their respective territories -
Treatment of Algerians
The French stole land, Algerians were not allowed to hold meetings, own firearms or leave their villages without permission. -
Last Ottoman Stronghold
The last Ottoman stronghold in Algeria and Constatine is taken by the french -
Land in Algeria
France determines that any land that is not in used in Algeria can be appropriated for the French settlers -
Recognition of Algeria
Algeria is recognized an integral part of France -
Reaction
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
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
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
Algeria gained independence from France