1. An introduction to his rise to power.
Gamal Abdel Nasser
An introduction to his rise to power.

2. Pre-1945

3. Pre-1945 Governed by foreign powers Ottoman Empire
Influenced by the British by placing the ruling family in power
WWI lead to Britain declaring Egypt a “British protectorate”
Egypt became recognized by Britain as sovereign state but still retained influence
The Anglo-Egyptian treaty was signed in 1936 and seen as fake independence
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4. World War II

5. Affects of WWII on Egypt
Conflict came to North Africa in 1940 when Italy attacked the British in Egypt
Many Egyptians supported the Germans and Italians in hope that it would rid Egypt of the British
Britain controlled most of Egypt and the appointed Prime Minister was easily bullied into siding with the British
Government declared war on Germany and Japan in 1945
The Prime Minister, Aly Maher, was assassinated
Ended war but was “neither victor nor vanquished nor neutral”
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6. Nasser’s Early Years

7. Nasser’s Early Years Born January 15, 1918
Connection with “Upper” and “Lower” Egypt
Ambition was to join army, but he was unsuccessful the first time because he lacked social connections
Arrested in 1936 for participating in anti-British demonstration
The Secretary of State, Ibrahim Kheiry, gave him support
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8. Free Officer’s Movement

9. Free Officers Movement
1942: Nasser was promoted to captain
The movement arose from disagreements and frustrations with the government and king
Six Point Plan
The liquidation of colonialism and the Egyptian traitors who supported it.
The end of domination of power by wealth
The liquidation of foudelism
The establishment of social equality
The building up of a pwerful army
The establishment of free elections and a healthy democratic atmosphere
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10. Post-War Egypt

11. Post-war Suffered badly economically during the 1930’s.
1947- British mandate over Palestine returned to the United Nations
1948- Birth of Israel led to conflict
Israel won battle with Egypt
1948- Prime Minister al-Nuqrashi assassinated
Calm and peace was never restored
Pearson 220