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After the French ruled Egypt, Muhammad Ali, leader of Albanian soliders, became Pasha. A pasha is a title of a Turkish officer of high rank.
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After the Suez Canal was completed, the United Kingdom and France decided that they wanted Egypt.
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The British troops took over Egypt's government.
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Egypt became a protectorate of the United Kingdom. A Protectorate is a state that is controlled and protected by another.
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Egyptian forces forced the UK to admit to Egypt's independence.
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All Birtish troops were to withdraw from Egypt, but the threat of Nazi rule in WWII made the British troops go back into the Suez Canal and protect it from the Nazi's.
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Led to riots and attacks on British troops ion the Suez Canal zone.
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The egyptian army seized power from King Farouk, when he refused to be recognized.
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Military junta leader Gamal Abdel Nasser became president by national referendum.
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Anwar Sadat ended 30 yrs of war with Isreal by signing the treaty. He was later assasinated by Muslim Extremists. Vice President Hosnni Mubarak was appointed president the same day.
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Mubarak was been the only dandidate of the ballot for the last four elections, many Egyptians believe there should be more candidates on the ballot.
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Many Egyptians were unhappy with Mubarak because there was a high unemployment rate and high priced items.
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Due to massive protests in Cairo, Mubarak resigned as president of Egypt.
