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Before Imperialism
Before imperialism Libya was a very sparsely populated area. It was controled by the Turks. -
Libya Conquered
The area is conquered by Italy and called Libya. The Italians conquered it so they can become an empire. They used a sphere of influence to rule the people. They responded by rebeling against the Italians. -
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Ruled by Italy
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Libyan Treatment
The Italians used the protectorate system of government. They treated the people nicely. -
Colony Divided
Italy divided Libya into four provinces called Tripoli, Misurata, Benghazi and Derna. -
British Invaision
British troops conquer Benghazi and Tripoli. -
Independence
The United Nations grants Libya independence. -
New Leader
Qaddafi becomes the ruler of Libya. -
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ruled by Qaddafi
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Cultural Revloution
The leader of Libya Qaddafi orders a "cultural revloution" as an attempt to make Arab socialism and Islamic fundamentalism as the main principles of Libya. -
Economic Troubles
To fix the economy, Qaddafi uses a policy of expelling foreign workers from Libya to provide jobs for the people. -
Qaddafi Dead
Qaddafi is captured and killed by National transitional Council fighers.
