Establishment Of British Control In Egypt Flashcards

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What happened in June 1879?

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Isma’il was deposed because of his continuing economic mismanagement by the Ottoman Sultan, as a result of both domestic and Anglo-French pressure

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When was Isma’il deposed?

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June 1879 because of his continuing economic mismanagement by the Ottoman Sultan, as a result of both domestic and Anglo-French pressure

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Why was Isma’il deposed in June 1879?

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Because of his continuing economic mismanagement, he was overthrown by the Ottoman Sultan, as a result of both domestic and Anglo-French pressure

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Who replaced Isma’il after he was deposed in June 1879?

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His son, Tewfiq

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After Isma’il was deposed in June 1879, who kept Egypt afloat after his son Tewfiq became the new Khedive?

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British money kept Egypt afloat

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After Isma’il was deposed in June 1879, What was the impact of British money keeping Egypt afloat?

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British commissioner, Lord Dufferin, thus wielded considerable influence

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What is the consul-general?

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Britains highest government representative in an oversea territory. He spoke on behalf of his state in the country in which he is located.

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How did Egypt deal with its poor economic position after the deposition of Isma’il in June 1879?

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Taxes imposed on Egyptian food and goods

Reduced army by 2/3

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What happened to the Egyptian army after the deposition of Isma’il in June 1879?

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Reduced by two thirds

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Why was the army reduced by two thirds after the deposition of Isma’il in June 1879?

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In order to prop up the economy

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What was the impact of the measures taken by the government to improve the economic position (Taxes imposed on Egyptian food and goods and reduced army by 2/3) ?

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Increased unemployment and led to nationalist rebellion under Colonel Arabi Pasha and fellow army officers

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What was the impact of the nationalist rebellion under Colonel Arabi Pasha and fellow army officers?

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Tewfiq was forced to appoint Arabi’s allies to government positions, where their fiercely anti-European Stance provoke British concerns over trade and investment, and over the security of the 100,000 Europeans living in Egypt and of the Canal route to India

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What was the impact of Tewfiq being forced to appoint Arabi’s allies to government positions?

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Their fiercely anti-European Stance provoke British concerns over trade and investment, and over the security of the 100,000 Europeans living in Egypt and of the Canal route to India

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What happened in June 1882?

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Political tensions spilled onto the streets of Alexandria, Egypt, where the violence caused the death of 50 Europeans

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When had political tensions spilled onto the streets of Alexandria, Egypt, where the violence caused the death of 50 Europeans?

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June 1882

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On June 1882, how many people died as a result of the political tensions in Alexandria, Egypt?

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50 European died

17
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How did William Gladstone respond to the violence in Alexandria in June 1882 and other revolt across Egypt?

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Sent British forces to bombard Alexandria

18
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Who sent British forces to bombard Alexandria?

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William Gladstone response to the violence in Alexandria in June 1882 and other revolt across Egypt

19
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When was the bombardment of Alexandria?

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July 1882

20
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What happened in July 1882?

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Bombardment of Alexandria, which is 10.5 hours

21
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What did Arabi Pasha do as a result of bombardment of Alexandria in July 1882?

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Declared war

22
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What happened in the Anglo-Egyptian war?

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Arabi Pasha had success at Kafr el-Dawwar against British forces heading to Cairo
British commander in chief-in-chief, Sir Garnet Wolseley, was able to secure the Suez Canal with the bulk of the British forces before defeating Arabi’s forces at Tel el-Kebir, in a battle lasting over an hour

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What success did Arabi have in the Anglo-Egyptian war?

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Success at Kafr el-Dawwar against British forces heading to Cairo

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Describe the defeat of Arabi in the Anglo-Egyptian war?

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British commander in chief-in-chief, Sir Garnet Wolseley, was able to secure the Suez Canal with the bulk of the British forces before defeating Arabi’s forces at Tel el-Kebir, in a battle lasting over an hour.

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Who was the British commander in chief ahead of the British success of the Anglo-Egyptian war?

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Sir Garnet Wolseley

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What was the impact of British commander in chief-in-chief, Sir Garnet Wolseley, being able to secure the Suez Canal with the bulk of the British forces before defeating Arabi’s forces at Tel el-Kebir?

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This allowed the British to retake Cairo and restore Tewfiq as a puppet ruler

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What allowed the British to retake Cairo and restore Tewfiq as a puppet ruler?

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British commander in chief-in-chief, Sir Garnet Wolseley, being able to secure the Suez Canal with the bulk of the British forces before defeating Arabi’s forces at Tel el-Kebir

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What happened once the British took over Cairo and restoring Tewfiq as a puppet leader?

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Occupation of Egypt had began, although it was said to be temporary and without clearly defined intentions

29
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What happened in September 1883?

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British occupation of Egypt had began

30
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When had British occupation of Egypt began?

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September 1883

31
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Who became Consul-General in September 1883?

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Evelyn Baring

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When did Evelyn Baring become Consul-General?

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September 1883

33
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What did Evelyn Baring become in September 1883?

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Consul-General

34
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What happened to Tewfik after British occupation?

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Forced to create a government responsive to the British

35
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What happened in 1885?

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Convention of London

36
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When was the convention of London?

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1885

37
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What happened in 1885 convention of London?

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Secured an international loan for the Egyptian government

38
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What secured an international loan for the Egyptian government?

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1885 convention of London

39
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After 1883, what was the name used to describe the state of Egypt?

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Client state/‘Veiled protectorate’ as Baring ruled behind a screen of Egyptian ministers