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separate Egyptian state
Muhammad Ali seizes power in Egypt and establishes a separate Egyptian state. -
signed contract
Ferdinand de Lesseps signs a contract to begin building the Suez Canal. -
The Suez Canal is completed.
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Britain buys Egypt's share in the Suez Canal.
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egypt protects britain
Revolt against foreign influence breaks out in Egypt, suppressed by Britain. Egypt becomes a British protectorate. -
revolt in sudan
Muhammad Ahmad, known as the Mahdi, launches a revolt in Sudan. -
troops war
Muhammad Ahmad's troops wipe out General Charles Gordon's army at Khartoum. -
italy forces are deffeated
Italian invading forces are defeated in their attempt to take over Ethiopia. -
British troops seize Sudan.
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British introduces indirect rule in Sokoto, northern Nigeria.
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Italy invades and seizes Turkish Tripoli, renaming it Libya.
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morocco is protected
France establishes a protectorate over much of Morocco. -
africa is divided up
Great Britain, France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Spain, and Portugal have divided up Africa, except for Liberia and Ethiopia