Algerian nationalist leaders came from professions open to Muslims

Evidence

It will be noted that many of the nationalist intellectuals (like Ben Khedda, president of the provisional Algerian government in 1962, who was also a pharmacist) were doctors, pharmacists or lawyers — professions where Muslims generally encountered the least barriers to advancement. — Horne, Alistair, A Savage War of Peace- Algeria 1954-1962, 130

Categorization

  • XREF: connects to: Algerian nationalist leaders came from professions where Muslims faced fewest barriers.; SĂ©tif radicalized returning Muslim soldiers into future F.L.N. leaders — Horne, Alistair, A Savage War of Peace- Algeria 1954-1962, 79; Religious doctrine kept Algerian nationalism alive under French rule. — Horne, Alistair, A Savage War of Peace- Algeria 1954-1962, 108 (+2 more)

Broader Connections