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In 1958, Charles de Gaulle successfully returned to power in France, after having led France during World War II.  He feared an Algerian rebellion, and favored granting independence to it and others.  France officially granted Algeria independence in 1962, and Ahmed Ben Bella became its first prime minister.  In 1965, Ben Bella was deposed (overthrown).  A fully Islamic government took control in 1985 due in part to a drop in the price of oil, which caused a crisis in the Algerian economy.

In 1958, Charles de Gaulle successfully returned to power in France, after having led France during World War II.  He feared an Algerian rebellion, and favored granting independence to it and others.  France officially granted Algeria independence in 1962, and Ahmed Ben Bella became its first prime minister.  In 1965, Ben Bella was deposed (overthrown).  A fully Islamic government took control in 1985 due in part to a drop in the price of oil, which caused a crisis in the Algerian economy.