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Egypt leading up to and through imperialism
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British buy shares in Suez canal
Under a huge debt, the Egyptian government sold shares in the Suez canal to the British Prime minister, increasing the British interest and influence in Egypt. -
Nile river not flooding back to back years
The Nile river, the main provider for the Egyptian people, did not flood normally in 1876 and 1877, leading to food shortages, debt and need for western irrigation improvments. -
British and French in chage of Egyptian finances
Due to the Egypts massive debt, and lack of a political system to control this, the British and French gained control over the finances of Egypt and also began to gain cabinet seats in the government. -
Twefik signs "Anglo-French Joint Note"
Twefik, the nationalist leader at the time, signed to a secret agreement which stated that the British and French would help protect the people and the coutry to aid Twefik if needed. -
Bombardment of Alexandria
British forces arrive in Egypt and retaliate to nationalists revolts by bombing Alexandria. This action halted revolt and Egypt became the sole power -
Capture of Suez canal
Due to economic interests (protecting their shares in the Suez canal), the Britsh attacked and defeated an Egyptian army in a battle at Tel-el-Kebir. The already fragile Egyptian government weaken more, and the British were not able to pull out of the canal without allowing nationalists to take over the government, as they had origionally planned. -
Gordon killed
General Grodon, a British officer was killed. His death led to much scrutiny from the British as well as other forgien countries, regarding the British policy in Egypt. -
Suez canal convention
The Suez canal convention happened, where the Suez canal was agreed to be used by any forgien country that desired, in peace or war. -
Death of revolt leader
Mahdi, a key revolt leader for the nationalists died, quieting many angered citizens and calming down the tension in the area. -
Egypt officially a British protectorate
The British took control of the Suez canal by sending out all forgien ships. This was also the same year that they officially titled Egypt their protectorate.
