Suez Crisis Flashcards
Who was the nationalist leader of Egypt?
Colonel nasser
Why did nasser nationalise the canal?
To fund the building of the Aswan dam
Why did USA withdraw their offer of money to Egypt?
Nasser recognised china/continued communist alliance
why Eden wanted the canal returned
- many of shareholders of the canal were Britain and french
Why did the USA not want Britain to invade?
Eisenhower facing an election, they already planned a peaceful removal of Nasser
Who was involved in the plan to recapture the canal?
France, britain and israel
When did Israel invade Egypt?
1956
Who opposed GB involvement in the Suez Canal conflict
USA, USSR, UN
What pressure was put on Eden to remove troops from Egypt?
Threat of economic sanctions
When did GB and France agree to a ceasefire?
6 nov 1956
Why was Eden seen as dishonest?
Had lied to the House of Commons and claimed to have no knowledge of the attack
Who led a campaign against Eden - calling for him to resign?
MacMillan
What happened to Eden?
Resigned due to ill health early 1957
What economic weakness did the crisis expose?
Financial dependence on the USA and started a run on the pound
