Egyptian History: The British Occupation in 1882

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What event marked a watershed in the modern history of Egypt in 1882?

The defeat of the Egyptian army by the British

What did the British assume virtual control of during their occupation of Egypt?

Egyptian finance and foreign affairs

What was the role of the consul general during the British occupation of Egypt?

Dictating Britain’s wishes in the form of advice to the Khedive

What did the British bombard on July 11, 1882, to start their occupation of Egypt?

<p>Alexandria</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long did the British occupation of Egypt last?

<p>Seventy-two years</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main objective of the Egyptian national movement during the British occupation?

<p>The expulsion of the British</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the British occupation of Egypt bring to a conclusion?

<p>Increasing Egyptian independence</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event marked the beginning of the British occupation of Egypt?

<p>The bombing of Alexandria</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the real ruler during the British occupation of Egypt?

<p>The consul general</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the British occupy in Egypt?

<p>Finance and foreign affairs</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the British occupation provide for the development of the Egyptian national movement?

<p>A definite objective</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country's global empire was involved in the British occupation of Egypt?

<p>Britain</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the events of 1882 for Egypt's foreign domination?

<p>Control by a small number of Europeans backed by a British garrison</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the British occupation provide for the development of the Egyptian national movement?

<p>A definite objective of expelling the British</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role did the consul general play during the British occupation of Egypt?

<p>Dictating Britain's wishes to the Khedive</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the British assume virtual control of during their occupation of Egypt?

<p>Egyptian finance and foreign affairs</p> Signup and view all the answers

What marked a watershed in the modern history of Egypt in 1882?

<p>Great Power rivalry and increasing Egyptian independence</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main objective of the Egyptian national movement during the British occupation?

<p>Expelling the British from Egypt</p> Signup and view all the answers

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