Flashcards on Suez Crisis: Nasser and the Canal

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Who was the leader of Egypt during the Suez Crisis?

Gamal Abdel Nasser

Which country controlled the Suez Canal before it was nationalized by Egypt?

Great Britain

What year did the Suez Crisis occur?

1956

Why did Egypt nationalize the Suez Canal?

To fund the construction of the Aswan High Dam

Which two countries formed an alliance with Britain against Egypt during the Suez Crisis?

France and Israel

Who condemned the invasion of Egypt by the British, French, and Israeli forces?

United States

What was the outcome of the Suez Crisis for Egypt?

Egypt regained control of the Suez Canal

What international organization played a role in resolving the Suez Crisis?

United Nations

What term is used to describe the military intervention by British, French, and Israeli forces in Egypt during the Suez Crisis?

Tripartite Aggression

How long did the Suez Crisis last?

Approximately three months

What was the main reason behind the opposition to the nationalization of the Suez Canal?

Fear of losing control over a crucial international waterway

Who was the British Prime Minister during the Suez Crisis?

Anthony Eden

What strategic location does the Suez Canal connect?

The Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea

What impact did the Suez Crisis have on Britain's global influence?

It marked a decline in Britain's global influence and signaled the rising power of the United States and the Soviet Union

What diplomatic event took place in 1956 following the Suez Crisis?

The Bandung Conference

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Who was the leader of Egypt during the Suez Crisis?



What year did the Suez Crisis occur?



What country controlled the Suez Canal before it was nationalized by Egypt?



What international organization played a role in resolving the Suez Crisis?



Which two countries formed an alliance with Britain against Egypt during the Suez Crisis?



What term is used to describe the military intervention by British, French, and Israeli forces in Egypt during the Suez Crisis?



Who condemned the invasion of Egypt by the British, French, and Israeli forces?



What was the outcome of the Suez Crisis for Egypt?



What impact did the Suez Crisis have on Britain's global influence?



What strategic location does the Suez Canal connect?




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