What was the primary aim of the Free Officers Movement?
Overthrow King Farouk and establish a republic
Establish a constitutional monarchy
Gain independence from Britain
Unify Egypt and Sudan
Answer
The Free Officers Movement was a group of military officers who overthrew King Farouk of Egypt in 1952. The group was led by Gamal Abdel Nasser, who became President of Egypt in 1954. The Free Officers Movement's primary aim was to overthrow King Farouk and establish a republic.
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