What significant historical event took place in Constantine in 1837?
Establishment of a University
An earthquake
French Conquest
Algerian Independence
Answer
The French conquest of Constantine occurred in 1837, a pivotal event in Algeria's colonial history. The French forces, led by General Bertrand Clausel, besieged the city, then under the control of the Ottoman vassal state of Algeria. After a fierce resistance from the Algerian forces, the French eventually captured Constantine, consolidating their control over much of northern Algeria and marking a turning point in their colonial expansion in the region.
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