The History And History Timeline Of Kuwait

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History Timeline of Kuwait
1899 – Fearing direct rule from Turkey, Sheikh Mubarak strikes a deal with Britain and Kuwait becomes a protectorate. Britain provides naval protection in return for Kuwait allowing London to control its foreign issues.
1937 - A lot of oil is discovered by the US-British Kuwait Oil Company.
1951 - Major public-works programme begins; Kuwait's infrastructure is transformed, residents enjoy a high standard of living.
1961 - June - Kuwait becomes independent with the end of the British protectorate; the sheikh becomes an emir. The country joins the Arab League. Iraq renews claims that Kuwait is part of its territory but backs down after British military intervention.
1963 – Elections held for National Assembly, under terms of newly-drafted constitution.
1976 – Emir suspends National Assembly, saying it is not acting in the country’s interests.
1980 – Iran-Iraq war, Kuwait supports Iraq strategically and financially.
1981 – National Assembly recalled, dissolved again in 1986.
1985-86 - Domestic security concerns, particularly about Iran's perceived influen...

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