Suez Crisis of 1956

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What was the primary reason behind Gamal Abdel Nasser's nationalization of the Suez Canal Company?

To demonstrate his independence from European colonial powers (correct)

To compromise with the United States and Britain on economic aid

To provoke a war with Britain and France

To reduce the profits earned by the company in Egypt

What was the significance of the Suez Canal to Britain and France?

It provided a route for their military expansion

It was a vital route for their trade with other European countries

It was a strategic location for their military bases

It earned them significant profits from operating the canal company (correct)

What was the immediate consequence of Gamal Abdel Nasser's nationalization of the Suez Canal Company?

Britain and France declared war on Egypt

Egypt became a member of the European Union

Britain and France threatened to use force to regain control of the canal company (correct)

The United States imposed economic sanctions on Egypt

What best describes the Suez Crisis?

A crisis marked by the intersection of European decolonization, the Arab-Israeli conflict, the Cold War, and the growth of U.S. power Signup and view all the answers

Why did the United States and Britain deny economic aid to Egypt?

The information is not provided in the passage Signup and view all the answers

What was Anthony Eden's concern regarding the Suez Canal?

The importance of the maritime trade and profits earned by Western governments Signup and view all the answers

What was Eisenhower's primary goal during the Suez Crisis?

To settle the canal dispute with diplomacy Signup and view all the answers

What was the ultimate goal of the Anglo-French-Israeli collusion?

To gain control over the Suez Canal Zone Signup and view all the answers

Why did the United States fail to anticipate the Anglo-French-Israeli attack?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Suez Crisis on the balance of power in the Middle East?

It hastened the pace of European decolonization in Africa and Asia Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Suez Crisis on Nasser's reputation?

It resulted in a significant increase in his popularity among Arab states Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Suez Crisis for British and French prestige?

It tarnished their prestige and authority among Arab states Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the U.S. involvement in the Middle East following the Suez Crisis?

To counter the decline of European influence and rise of Soviet involvement Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Eisenhower Doctrine?

To distribute economic and military aid to contain communism in the Middle East Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the Suez Crisis on the European influence in the Middle East?

It undermined the traditional Anglo-French hegemony Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Suez Crisis on Arab-Israeli conflict?

It exacerbated the Arab-Israeli conflict Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Suez Crisis on the Soviet Union's influence in the Middle East?

It provided a pretext for the Soviet Union to penetrate the region Signup and view all the answers

How much economic and military aid did the U.S. government dispense to Turkey, Iran, Pakistan, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, and Libya under the Eisenhower Doctrine?

Tens of millions of dollars Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Suez Crisis in the history of Middle East diplomacy?

It was a watershed event in the history of Middle East diplomacy Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Eisenhower Doctrine in terms of U.S. military intervention in Lebanon?

The U.S. intervened militarily in Lebanon in 1958 Signup and view all the answers