Egypt Flashcards
When was there a countrywide revolution against British occupation?
1919
Why was there a countrywide revolution against British occupation?
The British exiled Saad Zaghlul and other members of his party
How did Egypt respond to the British exiling Saad Zaghlul and his party?
A countrywide revolution against British occupation
Who was Saad Zaghlul?
A revolutionary nationalist leader
What did the countrywide revolution against British occupation involve?
- riots
- strikes
- attacks on British military bases
How many Egyptians were killed in the countrywide revolution against British occupation?
800
When was Egypt granted limited independence?
1922
Why were relations with Britain still strained after 1922?
- refused to recognise full Egyptian sovereignty over Sudan
- refused to withdraw its forces from Egypt
What happened in 1922?
Egypt granted limited independence
Why did British troops stay in Egypt after 1922?
To protect British interests like the Suez Canal
What treaty was signed in 1936?
Anglo-Egyptian Treaty
What did the Anglo-Egyptian Treaty 1936 do?
Ended British military domination of Egypt
Where did Britain keep troops even after the 1936 treaty?
Suez area
