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When did the Suez Crisis take place?

The Suez Crisis took place in 1956.

What is the Suez Canal and where is it?

The Suez Canal is a man-made waterway in Egypt. It links the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea.

Why was the Suez Canal important to Britain in the 1950s?

It gave Britain a fast sea route to Asia and the Middle East, especially for oil and trade, without sailing all the way round Africa.

Who was Gamal Abdel Nasser and what did he do in 1956?

Gamal Abdel Nasser was the leader of Egypt. In 1956 he took control of, or nationalised, the Suez Canal from British and French owners.

How did Britain, France and Israel secretly plan to respond to Nasser taking the canal?

They made a secret deal. Israel would attack Egypt, then Britain and France would invade, claim to keep the peace and try to take back control of the canal zone.

What did British and French forces do during the Suez Crisis?

They bombed Egyptian targets and landed troops near the canal to try to topple Nasser and regain control of the canal.

How did the United States and the United Nations help to end the Suez Crisis?

The USA and the UN condemned the invasion. They put strong political and economic pressure on Britain, France and Israel to agree to a ceasefire and withdraw.

How did the United States force Britain to back down over Suez?

The USA refused to support the attack and threatened economic action, such as not helping Britain with its money problems, so Britain had to pull out.

What did the Suez Crisis show about Britain’s power in the world?

It showed that Britain was no longer a superpower and could not act alone. Britain now depended on the support of the United States.

How did the Suez Crisis affect Britain’s empire and decolonisation?

It damaged Britain’s image as a strong imperial power and helped speed up decolonisation, as more colonies pushed for independence.

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