Third: world conditions and the crystallisation of Egyptian nationalism
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03Third: world conditions and the crystallisation of Egyptian nationalism
Wilson's principles
US PresidentWilsonproclaimed the principle ofthe right of self-determination for every nationand the principle of formingthe League of Nationsto solve problems peacefully.
This gave colonised peopleshope of liberation after the war.
The fall of the Ottoman state
With the defeat of the Ottoman state Egyptians realised they were no longer bound by Ottoman suzerainty.
The idea ofPan-Islam felland the idea ofthe Egyptian nation (Egyptian nationalism)emerged.
Egyptians felt they wereone independent nationloyal to anEgyptianruler.
The two aims of the national movement
First: end the British occupation.
Second: declare Egypt an independent sovereign state.
Egyptians set their hope on the Peace Conference planned in Paris (June 1919).
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