Algeria’s struggles after independence can be, in part, traced to France’s practice of

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promoting inexperienced Algerians in French government.
distributing land evenly between Algerians and Europeans
sharing money earned on the sale of oil with the Algerian people.
limiting the ability of Algerian Muslims to become French citizens.

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Algeria’s struggles after independence can be, in part, traced to France’s practice of limiting the ability of Algerian Muslims to become French citizens. This practice created a significant divide between the French settlers (colons) and the Algerian population, leading to systemic inequalities and social tensions that contributed to ongoing challenges after independence in 1962. The lack of political representation and citizenship rights for Algerians fueled resentment and conflict, ultimately culminating in a brutal war for independence and long-term challenges in nation-building afterward.