Modern Tunisia
Tunisia was occupied by the
Ottoman empire in 1574. Ottoman rule continued until the 19th century. In 1881
Tunisia
became a a French protectorate. Early in the 20th century a Nationalist movement began in
Tunisia. Unrest
continued until the 1950's when France granted self-rule. By 1956 Tunisia
gained full independence. Many French
returned to France when Tunisia reached full
independence.
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