Algerian War for Independence Overview

The Algerian War for Independence (1954-1962) was a violent struggle led by the FLN against French colonial rule. The FLN initiated the conflict with coordinated attacks in 1954, aiming to assert Algerian nationalism. The war had different meanings for the French, who saw it as a loss of national identity, and for Algerians, who viewed it as a fight for complete liberation.

What was the main goal of the FLN during the Algerian War for Independence?

• To establish a monarchy in Algeria

• To gain independence from France

• To promote French culture in Algeria

• To form an alliance with the French

How did the FLN mark the beginning of the Algerian War for Independence?

• By organizing peaceful protests

• By setting off explosives across Algeria

• By holding a national election

• By signing a peace treaty

When did the Algerian War for Independence take place?

• 1972 to 1980

• 1945 to 1953

• 1954 to 1962

• 1963 to 1971

Who were the FLN's violent actions directed against?

• Only the French

• Neither the French nor the Algerian people

• Only the Algerian people

• Both the French and their own people

What did the FLN claim to be the purpose of their violent actions?

• To gain international recognition

• To champion Algerian nationalism

• To establish a new religion

• To support the French government

How did the French view the Algerian War for Independence?

• As a loss of part of their national identity

• As an opportunity for economic gain

• As a way to expand their empire

• As a minor conflict

What was the significance of the year 1848 for the French in relation to Algeria?

• It marked the beginning of French colonization in Algeria

• It was the year the FLN was formed

• It was the year Algeria gained independence

• It was when Algeria became a part of France

What did the Algerian War for Independence represent for the Algerians?

• An opportunity to adopt French culture

• A way to increase trade with Europe

• A complete political, social, and economic liberation

• A chance to form a new alliance with France