1. Do Now: Look at the map of the Middle East & identify 2 reasons why the British wanted Egypt

4. Muhammad Ali the “Father of Modern Egypt” introduced reforms: tax collection irrigation projects expanded foreign trade improved military After his death, Egypt’s debt (money owed) caused it to lose control of the Suez Canal

5. Read the handout – What happened to Egypt? Underline or highlight the important information In your groups answer questions 1 – 5 in FULL SENTENCES in your notebooks Independent - __________ Reforms - ______________ Internal - ______________ Irrigation - _____________ Abrupt - _______________ Amassed - ______________ Dashed - _______________

6. Why was the Middle East a desirable region for European nations? Explain your answer in 2 – 3 FULL SENTENCES