Introduction
Independence contains many of the most important and valuable things for a person and the state. As for every person, a citizen of their country, Independence is the principal value. Independence lies in freedom – freedom of action, freedom of speech, and freedom of movement. Everyone is given a choice: the opportunity to choose the place of study, the language of teaching, work, and much more. It seems that what is most important in life has become commonplace for a person. Egypt is a decent example of a country whose path to independence was a thorny road.
Struggle Against British Imperialism
Egypt’s declaration of independence was the first significant step towards undermining Western colonialism. Independence was achieved at a time when Great Britain became one of the victorious powers in the First World War.1 The will of people defeated those who won the world war, which involved the most influential European powers. Such a strong will opened the way to freedom for other countries in Africa, Asia, and the Arab world affected by Western colonialism. It helped them expand their capabilities and strengthen their faith in resisting the colonial powers in the struggle for freedom and self-determination. The Egyptian struggle against the British occupation continued for the next three decades until the British were wholly expelled from Egypt in the mid-1950s.2 Egypt has become a model for dozens of countries that have thrown off the shackles of colonialism.
Conclusion
Summing up all the above facts, one can conclude that Egypt has long been dependent on other countries because of their imperialist policies. In this regard, the country has long lagged behind its neighbors regarding technology and infrastructure development. The people of Egypt have been persecuted for all these long years, but as it is known, rage tends to accumulate, and the Egyptians eventually achieve freedom.
References
Cleveland, William L., and Martin Bunton. A History of the Modern Middle East, 43–91. Westview Press, 2009. Web.
Goldschmidt, Arthur. Modern Egypt. New York: Routledge, 2019
Footnotes
- Cleveland, William L., and Martin Bunton, A History of the Modern Middle East (Westview Press, 2009), 50
- Goldschmidt, A., Modern Egypt (New York: Routledge, 2019)