The Roots Of Political Activism In Algeria At The Beginning Of The Twentieth Century

Abstract

Since the French occupation of Algeria in 1830, the initial reaction adopted by the Algerians was armed struggle. This armed resistance was seen as the effective and only means to resist the oppressive occupation and defend Algerian identity and sovereignty.

However, over time and with the evolution of events, there has been a shift in the resistance approach. With the dawn of the twentieth century, Algeria witnessed a transition from armed resistance to political resistance. This political resistance was manifested in the strategy of using political work, diplomacy, cultural movements, and social movements to achieve freedom and independence. Despite this shift in tactics, Algerians did not lose faith in the justice of their cause and the restoration of their national rights. They continued the struggle for freedom, independence, and national dignity, whether through armed struggle or political resistance, which will be discussed in this research paper.