Role Of Imperialism In Algeria

Algeria, officially known as the Peoples' Democratic Republic of Algeria, is located in Northern Africa. It borders the countries of Morocco, Mauritania, Mali, Niger, Libya, Tunisia, and the disputed land of Western Sahara. Algeria has a prominent coastline, and its capital city of Algiers is located on a bay of the Mediterranean Sea. The territorial size of the country is 2,381,740 square kilometers (919,594 square miles) which is more than three times the size of Texas (U.S. Department of State). Algeria has a population of approximately 34.8 million people, which has tripled since 1960 (Google Public Data).

The geography of our state features the region located in the Northwest of Africa on the Atlantic coast of the continent just south of Morocco, north of Mauritania, and west of Algeria. Encompassed by fertile plants and arid desert, we are a proud home to the richest resources such as hydrocarbons, phosphates, and iron ore. We take good pride to be a part of the Saharan Desert, the largest desert in the world, linking the cultures of the

Following the end of the Napoleonic Wars, Algeria came under increasing pressure from Western powers, which paved the way for a 132-year French occupation. In 1830, the French monarchy, seeking to distract its discontented subjects, decided to invade Algeria. Abd al-Qadir, a devout Sufi religious and political leader, became a symbol of Algerian independence, as he organized an effective resistance that lasted until 1847. Under French rule, local Algerian economies were disrupted, and Islamic institutions, schools, and charitable foundations were dismantled by the French government as part of a “civilizing” mission. Additionally, to become full French citizens, Algerian Muslims had to renounce Islamic religious law and live under the French

Imperialism is acquisition of new territories by a state and the incorporation of these territories into a political system as subordinate colonies. Imperialism is a policy of extending a country’s power and influence through military force. In other words, it refers to the practice by which a country increases its power by gaining control over other areas of the world. Colonialism is the practice of acquiring partial or full control over another country and exploiting it economically. Colonialism results in a set of unequal relationships between the colonizers and the colonized. Colonialism is establishing colonies while imperialism is conquering a country which is more forceful.

The French colonists ruled in a rather harsh way toward the native Arab Algerians. They treated the native Algerians as if they were beneath them. For example, Algiers was split into two

Eight years of war had shattered Algeria. There had been more than one million Algerian casualties and nearly two million Algerians had lost their homes. For over a century the French had deprived the Algerians of any but the most minimal opportunity to become involved in its infrastructure and institutions.

The country of Algeria is located in North Africa along the Mediterranean coast. The capital is Algiers and the country maintains a population of

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.

Mali is a country in the West of Africa and incredibly the eighth largest country in the whole of the country. Mali was actually once one of the richest countries due to its salt mines. Salt was so valuable that people would trade a whole pound of gold for a whole pound of salt.

For France, there has been some huge changes caused by the Algerian war. First of all, the most obvious reason is that they lost Algeria. This was bad for France, mainly because of the Sahara that was full of oil, which was and is the most valuable resource to any developed modern country. Second of all, the Algerian Revolution marked an end to the 4th republic of France, and the start of the 5th republic. The 4th republic did help straighten France economically and financially, but its ministarial instability did not survive the Algerian war. This is why the president Charles de Gaulle created a new constitution. Third of all, after the war, not only did the French people and soldiers come back to France, but so did thousands of Algerians,

The Algerian people have lived with violence for hundreds of years. From oppressive French colonial occupation to civil war, violence has

During his youth, in 1830, Algeria was invaded by France and the French colonial surpassed the Ottoman Empire. Abd el-Kader

In 1830, France established a naval blockade off the coast of Algiers in an attempt to take control of the ports previously controlled by the Ottoman Empire. This was the beginning of a massive French colonization project in the North African region commonly referred to as the Maghreb (Szekely 11/3/16). Countries in the Maghreb have experienced varying degrees of colonial influence. While Algeria experienced a large influx of colonists from France and experienced direct rule by the French, Tunisia was considered a French Protectorate. The impact of colonial rule has significantly shaped the post-independence politics of these countries and continue to play a role in the current political systems present in the Maghreb. Algerian national identity is heavily influenced by its history as a colonial stronghold of France and the Algerian nationalism that arose from its fight for independence is so pervasive that it has taken hold of modern Algerian politics. Modern ethnic divisions, along with the complexities of national identity, rely heavily upon the varying methods of colonial rule experienced by these states. Tunisia’s independence movement was far less violent and therefore made it better suited for the unified political reform seen during the Arab Spring uprisings, while the “divide and conquer” method of colonial rule used by the French in Algeria still remains a major source for the lack of a unified national identity.

In the aftermath of a bloody terrorism period that the country had to go through in the 90’s until the early 2000s, Algeria embarked on a reconstruction program to revive its old and outdated infrastructure, offering the traditional trade partner the opportunity to become an increasingly important investor in the country.

Algeria is located in North Africa on the Mediterranean Sea. It is situated to the west of Libya and Tunisia and east of Morocco. The north is fertile and mountainous, in contrast to the south that includes parts of the Sahara desert. In all, more than four-fifths of Algeria is desert. Algeria is 919,590 square miles and is the tenth largest country in the world. The country’s population is 29.2 million and is growing annually at 2.2 percent. About 75 percent of all residents are under the age of 25 due to the short-lived lives. Most shortened by disease a lack of medical knowledge. The make-up of Algeria consists of 83 percent Arabic, while 16 percent are of Amazigh lineage. Lastly, the Imazighen and Arabs are well integrated to complete the make-up of Algeria. The earliest inhabitants of Algeria were cattle herders and hunters living in Al Hajjar between 8,000 and 2,000 BC. In addition, Phoenicians settled in some of the coastal areas of Algeria from Carthage what is now known as Tunisia. The Berber chief Massinissa established the first Algerian kingdom, during the Punic Wars between Rome and Carthage. Massinissa ruled his kingdom of Numidia from 202. 148 BC. His dynasty lasted until 106 BC, when his grandson Jurgatha became a Roman client. As part of the Roman Empire Numidia flourished, with successfully building a road system as well as a series of Roman garrisons which became small Roman cities. The Romans and the Vandals held the coastal region until the Arab invasion