Egypt: The British Empire

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Created on: 16-05-17 19:36

Egypt was going through a major period of being in a large amount of debt. There debt started at £3 million; what did the debt reach by 1869?

£100 million

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What caused the economic crisis in Egypt and what was done to attempt to resolve it?

Large amount of debt due to poorly ran government. Anglo-French control of Egypt to attempt to resolve Egypt's economic problem

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What were the Consequences of Anglo-Egyptian control in Egypt?

didn't benefit majority of Egyptian people; Starvation among Egyptian people; Egyptian nationalist movement led by Arabi Pasha; Royal Navy sent in to crush rebellion of Alexandria in 1882

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Why did the British take over Egypt?

80% of ships using the Suez Canal were British; Egyptian cotton essential to British manufacturing.; 44% shares in the Suez.

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What was the role of Gladstone in Egypt?

Gladstone opposed Disraeli's violent approach in the Med; opposed Suez Canal shares;

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What caused the economic crisis in Egypt and what was done to attempt to resolve it?

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Large amount of debt due to poorly ran government. Anglo-French control of Egypt to attempt to resolve Egypt's economic problem

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Why did the British take over Egypt?

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What was the role of Gladstone in Egypt?

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Egypt: The British Empire