What were the main historical events in Egypt in the 20th century? 1) In 1916 martial law was introduced in Cairo. Military courts judged civilians and had them punished. England began to treat Egypt more like a country that was the enemy instead of a friend. In 1917, the British began to encourage the kidnapping of peasants to serve in their labor groups in Palestine. Thousands of fellahin were sent to Syria, Mesopotamia and to France. After the …showed first 75 words of 568 total…

…showed last 75 words of 568 total…widespread greed and corruption. General Neguib became leader of Egypt until 1954, when Nasser assumed power. After Farouk went into exile on the French Riviera, he began a frantic round of gambling, promiscuity and over-indulgence. He became grossly overweight and his lifestyle eventually led to his death from a heart attack in October 1956. His body was flown back to Egypt, and though Egyptians had reviled him while he lived, they granted him a resting-place in death.