Conflicts And Tensions Between The French And Algerian War Between 1830-1962

People try to help people when sometimes, no help is needed. During the 1800's, the more developed countries wished to expand and help to develop other nations. They did this by the process called imperialism. One of these developed countries was France, who imperialized Algeria. They did this for many reasons such as nationalism and the White Man's Burden. French Imperialism on Algeria was harmful during and after Algerian independence politically, socially and economically. It was harmful during because politically, the French took over Algeria by force and forced them to do their work. Socially harmful because the Algerians morals and way of life depleted. And economically because they were given jobs equal to lower class citizens, and did not help their economy. After independence, Algeria did not keep the changes that France had previously made politically, socially and economically. Making the whole process harmful to Algeria

Algerians were once under the rule of the Ottoman empire and a lot of Algerians ended up becoming Muslim. Although the Algerian people were happy to see the end of the Ottoman rule they did not want to be under the new rule of the French government who had helped them get rid of the Ottoman. In an Article called Algeria: What were the effects of assimilation the author describes the life of Muslim Algerian natives after the French came a drove out the Ottoman Empire and the struggles Algeria faced to become independent. “By the late 19th century, colonial policies had turned Muslims into second class citizens compared to European settlers. Laws defined Algerians as subjects rather than citizens unless they agreed…”. The French that governed

Cultural differences, religious differences, linguistic differences, and political differences. These variations between people living in the same area are all causes of conflict. In Algeria, the quest for free-rule was very important for the people as well as every other colony that has ever fought for their independence. Citizens of a particular region do not enjoy being ruled by a far-away country that they feel doesn’t understand them or have their best interest in

In 1830 Napoleon concord Algeria and turned it into a department of France. Algeria also became apart of the French Government and Republic. Then the civil war begun. It all started when a proclamation was made to restorate the Algerian democracy that sent attacks all over. This all quickly turned into war with civilians caught in the middle. The French wanted to stop this fighting and tried to improve the well-being for Algerians population but FLN wanted independence.

The imperialism of Algiers started in 1820 when the French refused to pay for wheat from Algeria. Ten years later, the French invaded Algeria and gained control of their country and was eventually a departement of France (departement are like states). The French built many villages that were very similar to those in France. Many European countries at this time were looking to take over countries in Africa. France picked Algeria because it was near the ocean, had fertile lands, petroleum, natural gases, uranium, and many resources. France wanted to create jobs for those who fought in the Napoleonic Wars because they didn’t have enough jobs in France. France also wanted to pay off their debt from the many wars they had. Lastly, they wanted to spread their religion because they thought

It is typical for Americans and the world in general to judge people from North Africa, particularly Arabs. This they do without actually walking in their shoes and living their lives. In particular, after the wave of terrorism that hit the United States and the world at large since the turn of the century, there has been a negative perception towards North Africans and the Arab world at large. It is for this reason that Julia Clancy-smith took a trip to Algeria and Tunisia in order to give the world an unbiased view of the world in which North Africans live (Clancy-Smith 50). The author focused on the political and religious actions of those considered the Muslim and their followers. Additionally, she gives a detailed analysis of the accommodation and resistance to the colonial rule. She rejects the popular position that Tunisians and Algerians were victims of colonial aggression from the west and argued instead that Muslim notables actually understood the complications of the outside world and were therefore, able to manipulate the changes that were taking place around them. This paper is focused on reviewing this book in the context of the twenty first century.

They began to create industries, banks, schools, shops, and services like those in France. There was even a change in family structure, being that liberation was more encouraged for the Algerian women by the French. The movement made the young women more responsible for the future of their country, causing them to prioritize in such a way where becoming a wife was not the only thing of importance. When France attempted to erase Algeria’s Islamic religion, It caused for many revolts. This did though, introduce the religion of Christianity to Algeria. In 1872 the French stopped the revolt and began to lessen rights of Algerians increasingly. And so, in absence of full rights, the citizens of Algeria had tried to keep their traditional ways without being able to carry firearms, hold public meetings or leave their hometowns without being permitted by the French

It had all started with the French attempt to convert the native Muslims and Jews. This program was a civilizing mission attempting to convert the native religions to Christianity. This program that they had followed was based off of the three “C’s”, which are civilization, Christianity, commerce . The wars that were caused by this left deep scars throughout Algeria. Muslim status called for greater political autonomy and eventual independence from France, but it wasn't until Nov, 1 1954 when Algerians showed their first significant act of rebellion.

After that the Military came in to take control which resulted to massacre of citizens and plundered city. The French main challenge soon arrived by the name of Emir Abdelkader. They signed a peace treaty which did not get relayed to the french government which led to the french army invading his territory and waging full war. One method of fighting back was guillera warfare, this tactic was what the Algerians used to fight back the French which didn't end up going well for them Abdelkader

The religious differences between the two sides of the war did cause tension as the French viewed the Algerian people as inferior, but the Algerians never attacked the French in an effort to assert Islam as the dominant religion, or because they hated Christians. Algerian people, seeing other African nations gaining their independence, began to yearn for the same thing, making their war more of a battle against colonialism instead of a religious war. In the film, a message comes across the intercom declaring how the FLN’s combat is against colonialism in an effort to gain independence and the right for self-determination. The right to make their own decisions as an independent nation was more important to the Algerian people than fighting a religious war against Christians. There was no evidence from the film that would indicate that a holy war was the motive of the Algerian rebels. One key group that helped the Algerians win the war was women, as women played a key role in defeating the French

In Battle, similarly, Algerian natives were driven to a war and in the process, made great sacrifices. While in Cranes, Russia’s sense nationalism influenced protection of Russia, in Battle, the sense of nationalism drove Algerians to seek independence from the French, who they were a colony of at the time. Seeking independence from the French required the FLN, an Algerian national independence group, was an act of great sacrifice because they were relinquishing any security they had prior with the french by expressing their desire to become a recognized nation. Furthermore, since the French began to eradicate members of the group who were fighting for independence, displaying signs of nationalism in support of an independent Algeria was potentially deadly for all involved. Algerians were willing to sacrifice their security and possibly their lives in order to free themselves from the oppression caused by French colonizers, which displayed a forceful undertone of nationalism.Another example of sacrifice made for the sake of nationalism in Battle was when the Algerian population seeking independence cooperated with French rulings in order to reduce suspicions.

This was shown not only through racial tension, but also gender as well. One interesting scene was when people of French descent saw an innocent Arab man, yet they all assumed he was the one responsible for the terrorism. Even though the man was confused an uninvolved, he was still arrested. This was an example of how there was deep mistrust and dehumanisation of Algerians(but also Arabs more broadly) among the French colonists. The Algerian rebels used assumptions made by the French to their advantage at times as well.

Women in Algeria didn't have enough power to do anything their culture is to listen to men. In the revolution they were given the power for example, in the film The Algerian Revolution they give the women the bomb to set them in different locations. The Europeans didn't expect that the women were involved with the FLN. They were blindsided, but who were ever thought that women will take off their hijabs and dress like European women to get through the other side. Without the women they will not be able to get through the other side and be able to plant the bombs in the Cafe and restaurant in the European territory. Women had the power the their own country for the first time, they were the ones taking action this time not only men.

In 1847 it was designated as a military colony, and its head became Governor-General, who had executive and military power virtually in his hands. Algeria's population almost never adopt their allegiance to the French Government and the entire existence of the colonial establishment and considered French to be occupiers and relationship with them was very complicated and not very friendly.[5]

Algeria was not always been independent and has been a part of several border and authority changes. Since its independency, Algeria has struggled to define its cultural identity. Several strategies have been employed to gain ground on its identity, such as promoting a policy of Arabization, loosening up the economy, and opening their political sphere. “Today the Algerian government seeks not only to sustain the recent ebb in violence and insecurity but also to promote greater unity within the country” (Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center, 2011).