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Morocco David Duske
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Table of Contents Basics Colonial Ruler Positive Effects Negative Effects Independence Muhammad V Results of Imperialism Personal Opinion Sources 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
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Basics Morocco is in North- West Africa Majority speaks Arabic and French Constitutional Monarchy Capital city called Rabat Muslims make up 99% of population
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Colonial Ruler France colonized in 1912 Shared some territories with Spain Ruled untill 1956 Left many impacts Economic Political Cultural
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Positive Effects Economic Development Machinery Techniques New crops Industry Introduction of Legal System French principles Legal equality New system of courts Mostly Positive Impact
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Negative Effects Oppression from French Enemies of the state Nationalists Freedom fighters Advocates Social Discrimination French Laws Dived society into two classes Lasting tradition
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Independence Riots and nationalistic movements triggered uprisings Morocco gained independence in 1956 Mohammad V negotiated treaty Became monarchy in 1957 Mohammad V as first King of the new Morocco
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Mohammad V Appointed ruler during French rule Was chosen because of his co-operation Became advocate for independent Morocco Gave speeches Was exiled to Madagascar Returned to negotiate independence treaty Became king in 1957
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Results of Imperialism Strong Economy Based on raw materials Crops Labor system from French rule Cultural Architecture was influenced French as a language Governmental system
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Personal Opinion I think that imperialism was a good thing in Morocco Economy was developed Key to technological advancing Benefitted the country in the long run Established borders and laws of Morocco Part of history and tradition
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Picture Sources https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world- factbook/graphics/maps/large/mo-map.gif https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world- factbook/graphics/maps/large/mo-map.gif http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/de/Coat_of_arms_of_Morocc o.png http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/de/Coat_of_arms_of_Morocc o.png http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/ca/Star_of_Morocco.sv g/300px-Star_of_Morocco.svg.png http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/ca/Star_of_Morocco.sv g/300px-Star_of_Morocco.svg.png http://cache2.artprintimages.com/LRG/37/3765/KVNZF00Z.jpg http://cache2.artprintimages.com/LRG/37/3765/KVNZF00Z.jpg http://www.photographium.com/sites/default/files/piling_licorice._aleppo_syria._ 1900-1920.jpg http://www.photographium.com/sites/default/files/piling_licorice._aleppo_syria._ 1900-1920.jpg http://pics.solarnet.tv/pics/6265/6265_1329876367-7.jpg http://pics.solarnet.tv/pics/6265/6265_1329876367-7.jpg http://www.freewebs.com/empiretocommonwealth/Empire%20Images/Colonial% 20police.jpg http://www.freewebs.com/empiretocommonwealth/Empire%20Images/Colonial% 20police.jpg http://shrineodreams.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/conn_kingreturns.jpg http://shrineodreams.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/conn_kingreturns.jpg http://heymorocco.com/Portals/0/Img/Taroudant_Gate.JPG http://heymorocco.com/Portals/0/Img/Taroudant_Gate.JPG http://www.morocco-knowledgebase.net/photos/king%20m5.jpg http://www.morocco-knowledgebase.net/photos/king%20m5.jpg http://maps.pickatrail.com/africa/map/morocco.gif http://maps.pickatrail.com/africa/map/morocco.gif
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