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The Independence of Egypt
Egypt gains limited independence from British forces on February 28,1922 using a broad spectrum of nonviolent actions. -
The Angry British
The British are angered over Egypt's newfound independence. The British then claims supreme power over Sudan. -
A New King
King Fuad l dies suddenly while he is tyring to get British occupation out of Egypt. His 16 year old son, Farouk, takes over in his place. -
The Anglo-Egyptian Treaty
The Anglo-Egyptian Treaty is signed. Britain is allowed to maintain a group of 10,000 stationed men in the Suez Canal Zone and is given effective control of Sudan. -
New Caliph
King Farouk is declared the new spiritual leader or Caliph of Islamic culture after being declared the new king. -
British Withdrawal
The Egyptian governmet demands that the British completely withdraw and give up the territory of Sudan. -
A Big Announcement
The Egyptian government announces that it will remove Britain from the Suez Canal Zone and take control of Sudan. -
The New Treaty
Britain and Egypt sign a new treaty. Sudan is to be granted independence within the next three years. -
Threats From Britain
The British threaten to use force against Egypt over the Suez Canal dispute. -
The Republic Forms
After gaining independence Egypt is invaded by the Wafd Party and loses power.Because of his infant son, Farouk gives up power three days after being invaded. The monarchy is then abolished and Egypt becomes a republic. -
Sudan's Independence
Britain and Egypt sign an agreement granting Sudan's independence. -
Egypt Gains the Canal
Egypt seizes control of the Suez Canal from its French and British rule. -
Israeli Forces Invade
Israeli forces invade Egypt and advance across the Sinai Pennisula toward the canal. -
Capturing the Ports
French and British troops capture Port Said and Port Fuad, two ports in the canal zone. Thousands of Egyptians are killed or wounded in the fighting. -
The Armed Intervention
The Soviet Union threatens armed intervention. Facing the pressure, The United Kingdom and France agree to cease fire on Egypt. -
U.S. and Soviet Pressure
Israeli forces that have occupied the Sinai Pennisula withdraw from the area under U.S. pressure. The Suez Crisis helps prove that the U.S. and the Soviet Union have become leading powers in world politics.
