Fashoda Incident - 3 Minute History

In the 19th century, Ethiopia resisted Egyptian invasions, leading to European financial control in Egypt. The British ousted Egyptian leader Urabi, while the Mahdist Revolt took Khartoum. The Berlin Conference formalized colonial claims in Africa, with Britain and France seeking to connect their territories. European expeditions raced to claim land, leading to conflicts like the Stairs Expedition. The Fashoda Incident saw French and British forces meet in Sudan, resolved peacefully to avoid conflict. This led to the Entente Cordiale, setting the stage for alliances in World War I.

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