Egyptian Revolution 20th Century (Manjinder Kaur, Alexis Policastro, Ronica Jeannot, Joseph Guardia)

Great Depression HIts Egypt

Apr 21, 1930

Egypt was hit hard by the Great Depression of the 1930's which had begun in the United States and spread around the world.

King Faud Dies

Feb 11, 1936

King Faud died and his son Farouk becomes King.

RCC Bans Politicla Parties

Mar 3, 1953

All political parties are banned

Egypt Becomes A Republic

Jun 18, 1953

Egypt finally becoems a republic

Women's Sufferage

Sep 19, 1956

Sweeping social reforms begin, including the sufferage of women. Women recieve the right to vote and run for political offices.

Feminists Take Lead

Jan 19, 1970

Andree Chedid and Nawal Saadawi were two leading feminists in the era. This faminsts era was second to that of the U.S.A

Nasser Dies

Sep 28, 1970

The President Nasser dies and Anwar Sadat takes his place.

Capatalists Invest in Egypt

Nov 22, 1974

Western investment capatalists begin investment in Egypt.

Egypt and U.S.A

Sep 19, 1975

Both countries reunite their ties.

Sadat visits Jerusalem and begins the process of peace

May 31, 1977

Troops withdraw from war, munbarak is re-elected

Food Riots

Dec 28, 1977

Food riots begin, starving sweeps egypt.