Which leader from Mascara resisted the French conquest from 1832 until his surrender in 1847?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Emir Abdelkader, who built a state in the interior
- Step 1: Abdelkader was proclaimed emir in 1832 and fought until he surrendered in December 1847. Step 2. Compare each option with this fact and discard those that conflict with it. Answer: Emir Abdelkader, who built a state in the interior. Why not the others: Ahmed Bey, Muhammad al-Mokrani and Lalla Fatma N'Soumer do not fit the fact above; they describe different things or do not match the question.
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