Abstract
One of the most important features of American foreign activity during the second half of the 19th century was the encouragement of sending Protestant missionary missions to all countries around the world. The mission of these missions was facilitated by the weakened state of the Ottoman Empire, the increasing influence of European countries, and their interference in its internal affairs. Despite the Ottoman efforts to counter the activities of these missions, the American missionary missions adopted a well-planned strategy that suited the conditions of the region, aimed at achieving their goals through direct and indirect methods, including intervention in the field of education. These missions gave great importance to educational aspects, by establishing schools that serve their missionary orientation.
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Dr. Methaq Shayail Zora
Department of History, Faculty of Education Ibn Rushed for Humanity, University of Baghdad
Received: 26-03-2023, Accepted: 02-05-2023, Published Online: 12-05-2023