ocr: Egypt's centuries-old Ottoman occupation ended in 1914 when the country came under British rule. It became fully independent in 1936. Army officers led by Lt-Col.Nasser seized power. la 1953 Political parties dissolved, monarchy abolished. Republic proclaimed with General Neguib as president. la 1954 UK agrees to withdraw troops from Suez Canal in 1956.Nasser deposes Neguib to become president. la 1956 Suez crisis. British troops withdraw from Canal. UK and USA refuse to help finance Aswan Dam. Nasser orders nationalization of Suez Canal Company to raise revenue for the dam. Israeli, British a ...
