French Colonization of Algeria (1830-1962)
France invaded Algiers in 1830, using the “Fan Affair” diplomatic incident as justification. By 1848, France had declared Algeria an integral part of France. Catholic settlers displaced Muslim communities while missionaries worked to convert locals. The 1871 Mokrani Revolt erupted against French religious and cultural impositions. Colonial authorities confiscated Muslim religious properties and restricted Islamic education throughout their rule.
