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When Did Britain Colonize Sudan And Why? Also When And Why Did Britain Colonize Egypt?

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    They colonized Sudan because they wanted, glory for the British, extracting raw materials, and..... Ya I dunno the answer to the second one. Sorry! :'(
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    answered 7 months ago

      Egypt 1882- to protect suez canal
                        to protect investments including the suez shares
                        strategic importance (trade)
                        Securing route to india
            
      Sudan - Limit the power of imperial rivals
                  to secure egypt and therefore the canal, shares etc

      maybe a few more that i have forgotten!
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      answered 7 months ago

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