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a military group called mamelukes seized control.
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Ottoman troops invaded Egypt.
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The Suez Canal was opened.
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Abdel Nasser and other officers overthrew King Farouk.
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Nassers new government gained the right to vote and to run for office.
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A revised personal stsus law somewhat improved womens rights within the family.
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president Hoshi Mubarak met with other regional leaders.
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Britain gave up absolute control and Egypt bacomes a monarchy.