Which of the following actions was undertaken by Muhammad Ali to attempt to create the most powerful state in the eastern Mediterranean?
A) He used diplomacy, not the army, as the model for modern state building.
B) He sought the advice of the English to reform his government.
C) He reduced spending on education so that more time would be spent on agriculture.
D) He deepened irrigation canals and constructed a series of dams across the Nile.

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Muhammad Ali focused on agricultural reforms to strengthen Egypt's economy, including improving irrigation systems, which was crucial for increasing agricultural productivity and thus the state's wealth and power.

Which of the Following Actions Was Undertaken by Muhammad Ali