Chapter 14

The formation of a national identity 1800-1950

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WHAT IS TRUCIAL G
STATES ?
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 Learn about the
Establishment of the
Trucial states and the
beginnings of local
government.
Understand how the
Consolidation of
power of different
families in the country
lay the foundations for
the formation of the
UAE
Consider the Impact
on the country of
increased international
trade at the beginning
of the 2oth century
1800-1914 local and international developments
 As the British
wanted to extend
their power into the
region, Britain
began offering
treaties with local
tribes.
The tribes agreed to
st0p attacking
British ships in the
area. In exchange,
Britain would
recognize the ruling
families, allowing
each sheikdom to
maintain control of
its internal affairs,
and offer protection
The Trucial States
in return.
 They were called
Trucial States
because the
treaties were
signed there and
they wanted to
make peace and
because the
British wanted to
rule for a longer
time.
Why Were They Called Trucial States
WHICH THAT THE TRUCIAL STATE COMPRISE ?