Three imperialist nations provided infrastructure assistance like building canals, roads, and railways in colonies while also introducing new technologies and concepts to advance societies, such as telegraphs, newspapers, and school systems. They additionally helped establish healthcare and sanitation systems under colonial governments and missionaries. The Ottoman Empire was also an imperialist power, and under Muhammad Ali's leadership, Egypt became more modern through military, educational, and industrial reforms. Egypt grew strong enough to seek independence like British colonies and even resist British conquest at times.