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The 1919 Egyptian Revolution: From Idea to Reality

Explore the causes, events, and outcomes of the 1919 Egyptian Revolution with a focus on the role of the Wafd Party in the fight for independence from British occupation. Discover how the Wafd leaders' quest for autonomy led to protests, strikes, and political maneuvers that ultimately shaped Egypt's future.

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The 1919 Egyptian Revolution: From Idea to Reality

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  1. IdeaIs and ReaIity of the 1919 Egyptian RevoIution and the RoIe of the WAFD By: MikaeIa Brandt-Fontaine, Nathan CarroII, Sebastian CoII, Cameron Fudeh, Lizzy Furey, AIison Grausam,Tristan Persaud

  2. Causes • Egypt had been occupied by the British since 1882. • When WWI broke out in 1914, Egypt was declared a British protectorate and put under martial law. • Egyptians resented the presence of British troops, their seizure of resources, and the conscription of Egyptian workers into labor camps. • Inspired by Woodrow Wilson’s Fourteen Points, which promised the right to self-determination, the Wafd party leaders demanded to travel to London to negotiate independence two days after the war ended.

  3. What Happened • The protesters in Egypt initially used civil disobedience. • A petition was held by Wafd members to authorize Egypt’s local leaders to move for complete independence. • The British government responded by detaining the new revolution’s leaders. • Until April, there were strikes and demonstrations in the larger cities every day by people of different occupations and religions. • While in more rural areas, violent uprising occurred. • Britain responded by offering to recognise Egypt’s sovereignty, as long as some of Britain’s influence in that region was sustained.

  4. Effects/Results • British recognition of Egyptian independence • Implementation of a new constitution • Continued British presence in Egypt & Sudan

  5. Ideals • the people of Egypt wanted independence • officially a British protectorate • like a colony, but maintain some semblance of sovereignty • no international diplomacy or national protection • Britain forced Egyptians into labor corporations and used their land without permission

  6. The Wafd Party • The Wafd (“Delegation”) was a nationalistliberal political party in Egypt • Dissolved after the revolution of 1952 • Led by Saad Zaghlul Pasha, the goal of the Wafd was to achieve complete independence for Egypt.

  7. Wafd Founders

  8. Role of the Wafd • The Wafd Party was denied permission to have representatives go to London and speak with the home government; as well as attend the Paris Peace Conference. • In response, Wafd leaders published memos and gave speeches around the country. • Many Wafd leaders, including Saad Zaghloul , were deported to the island of Malta. • Resulted in Student strikes, beginning the revolution of 1919. • Saad Zaghloul was released and the Wafd party was strengthened, with true public support.

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