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Table of Contents Basics Colonial Ruler Positive Effects Negative Effects Independence Muhammad V Results of Imperialism Personal Opinion Sources

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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

Positive Effects Economic Development

Machinery Techniques New crops Industry

Introduction of Legal System French principles Legal equality New system of courts

Mostly Positive Impact

Negative Effects Oppression from French

Enemies of the state Nationalists Freedom fighters Advocates

Social Discrimination French Laws Dived society into two

classes Lasting tradition

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

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

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

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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