Imperialism
-The conflict between the British and the French over Fashoda in 1898 reflected which larger imperial issue?

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The Fashoda Crisis, as it became known, reflected the ongoing tensions between Britain and France around North Africa, particularly Egypt. The French were unhappy that Britain retained control after the conflict concerning the Suez Canal. When British and French explorers claimed the same African territory in 1898, past tensions shaped the conflict more than the significance of Fashoda. When a war almost resulted, the French backed down because they feared prolonged conflict would leave them vulnerable to a rising Germany.

Imperialism -The Conflict Between the British and the French Over Fashoda