Suez canal

1869

Suez Canal completed

1875

Britain and France give money to Egypt

1882

Egyptians rebel, Briatain takes control of Egypt

1956

Nasser nationalizes the canal, France, Britain and Israel invade

What was the international attitude towards the invasion of Egypt?

Both the USA and UN were firmly against it. Most countries disapproved which lead to the with drawl of France, Israel and Britain

What was the name of the bombing that took place in Egypt when Britain invaded in 1882?

Bombing of Alexandria

Who owns the Suez canal now?

Egypt, but there are international peace keepers to ensure it's function

which prime minister bought a controlling share the Suez canal?

Benjamin Disraeli

What percent of ships using the Suez were British?

80%

1884

Mahdi uprising in Sudan

Who led the campaign against the Mahdi?

Lord Kitchener

With control of Egypt what did the British also gain control of?

Sudan

1899

end of Sudan rebellions, comes under British control

What did Britain losing the canal prove to the rest of the world?

Britain could no longer go to war for it's empire, they were no longer the global superpower.