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Jannissaries
Jannissaries who had helped innovate the Middle East before were now weakening it, they refused to adapt to modern technology. "Janissary." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 24 Feb. 2014. Web. 27 Feb. 2014. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Janissary. -
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Middle east
Many rebellions were taking place in the Middle East trying to push out the Ottoman Empire and westernize the Middle East. European ideas in education millitary, and agriculture were brought in makeing the Middle East more of a world power and trade center. -
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Egypt
Egypt was the most important country in the Middle East, many European powers as well as the Ottomans were trying to gain control of Egypt because it was a major trade center. -
Nepolean invades and takes over Egypt
Napoleon (French) wanted to end British trade with the middle east. He landed 35,000 troops in Egypt and took over Alexandria, Cario and parts of Syria. (1798-1801) "Napoleon Bonaparte." Napoleon Bonaparte. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Feb. 2014. http://knarf.english.upenn.edu/People/napoleon.html. -
Napoleonic wars
France sent Napolean to capture Egypt and the Suez isthmus. He was quickly defeated by Egypt and Turkish armies, but got rid of Ottomans for a short time. "Napoleonic Wars." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 27 Feb. 2014. Web. 27 Feb. 2014. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napoleonic_Wars. -
Rebellions Caused the Decline of the Ottoman Empire
An upsurge of nationalism and political turmoil caused by the Napoleinic wars led to many uprisings. "Middle East Background." Middle East Background. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Feb. 2014. http://www.clas.ufl.edu/users/oren/inr4204middleeast.html. -
Muhammad modernizing egyptian military
He got hundereds of Europeans to work for him. As well as boosting Egypts agriculture he built a modern power out of Egypt. "Muhammad Ali of Egypt." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 27 Feb. 2014. Web. 27 Feb. 2014. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muhammad_Ali_of_Egypt. -
Muhammad Ali westernized Egypt
Muhammad took over Egypt and brought in ideas from Europe on industrialization and education, as well as agricultureal. Egypt became more dependent on the world economy. "Muhammad Ali, Pasha of Egypt." Eon Images. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Feb. 2014. http://www.eonimages.com/media/734d03c4-3a47-11e0-84c1-bf930eb981b2-muhammad-ali-pasha-of-egypt. -
Serbia revolted
Serbia revolted in 1807 and even though they failed they remained restless. "First Serbian Uprising." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 22 Feb. 2014. Web. 27 Feb. 2014. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Serbian_Uprising. -
Selim III
Selim III tried to reform the bureaucracy and modernize, the Janissaries killed him fearing that they would lose power. Later the Sultans adapted and Westernized. "Selim III." Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica, n.d. Web. 27 Feb. 2014. http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/media/31769/Selim-III. -
The Eastern question
Europe was forced with the question to destroy the Ottoman Empire or keep it. Because, the Ottoman Empire was no longer a threat they left it so not to risk chaos in the Middle East. -
Greek War of Independence
Britain and France responded aided the Greeks in their war for independence. The Greeks gained lots of support from Europe. "Hellenic American Leadership Council." Hellenic American Leadership Council. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Feb. 2014. http://hellenicleaders.com/blog/12-must-see-images-of-the-greek-revolution/#.UxAVfUtX_Ww. -
Imperialism in North Africa
North parts of Africa were cut off from the the Ottoman Empire because of Egypt pushing out the Ottoman Empire which freed up North Africa and France took over Algeria in 1830. "Imperialism 1800–1914." N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Feb. 2014. http://sparkcharts.sparknotes.com/history/european/section14.php. -
Greek gains its Independence
Greeks gained lots of support from Europe and in 1832 the Greeks forced the Ottomens to give them their independence. -
Persia and Asia
The same thing that happened in North Africa began to happen in the other parts of the Middle East. The Ottomans were being pushed out.
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Britain gains control of the Persian Gulf
Britan made a truce with the native people along the Persian Gulf as they saw that Britian was the biggest power in the area.
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Britain and France fought along side of the Turks in the Crimean war
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Christaian Arabs leave the middle east in large numbers
The Ottoman Empire as well as other Muslum powers in the Middle East were killing and converting Christians in the area hundereds of Christian families left the Middle East and went to the USA. -
Increased tension over Egypt and the construction of the Suez Canal
The construction of the Suez Canal sparked more interest over Egypt because it was becoming a large economic importance. -
The Balkan Crisis
The Balkan Crisis in 1876-1878 nearly destroyed the Ottoman Empire. The Balkan crisis was when Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, and Montenegro revolted against the Ottomans and Russia.
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