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Arab and French Relations with Imperialism

Arab and French Relations with Imperialism. By Chanchal Kahlon. French rule in Algeria. Lasted from 1830-1962 Immigrants came in: pied-noirs and émigrés Muslims dissatisfaction and eventual freedom after Algerian war 1952-1962. How the French Increased Tension.

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Arab and French Relations with Imperialism

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  1. Arab and French Relations with Imperialism By Chanchal Kahlon

  2. French rule in Algeria • Lasted from 1830-1962 • Immigrants came in: pied-noirs and émigrés • Muslims dissatisfaction and eventual freedom after Algerian war 1952-1962

  3. How the French Increased Tension • Napoleon III and the lenders and speculator’s method ends…. • Planting of only lucrative crops • Concentrating Industries in European areas • For Muslims citizenship meant apostasy for them • Muslims, who made up almost 90% of the population but produced 20% of Algeria's income, paid 70% of direct taxes and 45% of the total taxes collected. • Better medical treatment and the population problem

  4. French Colonial Exhibition • Opened on May 26th 1931 in Paris and lasted for a sixth month period. • Attempted to show the benefits of the “exchange of cultures • Senegalese villagers • Downplaying of Assimilation

  5. Abd al Qadir • He became Amir al-Muminin (commander of the faithful) • Set up a territorial Muslim state based on the communities of the interior with Tlemcen as capital By 1839, he controlled more than two-thirds of Algeria. • Government collected taxes, supported education, undertook public works, and established agricultural and manufacturing cooperatives to stimulate economic activity. • Fought against French troops though ultimately lost to General Thomas Bugeaud.

  6. Relevance to the Novel • Lack of names for Algerians • Meursault and food • Persistence of the brother of Raymond’s mistress • Algerians in front of the tobacconist shop • Lack of proper police work • Defense attorney's initial confidence • The Stranger, The Foreigner, or The Outsider?

  7. Thanks For Listening!

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