Political Developments: Eden's Government and the Suez Crisis Flashcards
What year did Eden become PM?
1955
What did Churchill think about Eden being PM?
He felt Eden would not be competent
What was Eden’s situation on relations with other Parliament members?
He did not have good relations with other Parliament members
Which foreign affair management cost him his career?
Suez Crisis
When did the Suez Crisis happen?
1956
What caused the Suez Crisis to start? What year?
Egypt nationalised the Suez canal, in 1956
What was significant about Suez to Britain in relation to trade?
They could trade with further away nations
What did Eden organise in response to the Suez crisis in terms of what Israel would do?
Israel would invade Egypt
After Israel invaded Egypt, which 2 nations would fight to gain control of Egypt?
Britain and France
Who else knew about Britain’s Suez plans?
Only the leaders of the country’s pretty much knew
What did America think about military action with Suez?
They strongly opposed it
Who said what about how the Americans would actually act if Britain did something with Suez?
Macmillan said they would be annoyed but not act on it
How did America end up reacting to what happened at Suez?
They were immensely against it
In a UN meeting, what did the USA and USSR think about the Suez crisis?
They opposed it
How did America respond to Britain doing the Suez crisis?
They limited oil supply to Britain
What was significant about potential American military presence at Suez?
The special relationship had collapsed
What month of 1956 did Eden end the Suez crisis?
November
What did Eden do after Suez was over?
He resigned
How did the public feel about the Conservatives managing to stay in office after Suez?
They felt the Conservatives would not be able to stay in office
Did Britain help France get out of Suez?
No
