Suez crisis

what was the Suez canal?

important trade route between Britain and the Empire as well as oil shipments

which Egyptian president nationalised the Suez canal?

President Nasser

why did the Egyptian president nationalise the Suez canal?

in response to Britain pulling out of investment into the Aswan Dam, Egypt

what did Eden describe Egyptian president Nasser as?

evil dictator

what was Eden’s plans + with who?

Eden planned with France and Israel. He persuaded Israel to invade Egypt and Britain would intervene as a ‘peacemaker’.

what would Israel do that was not part of the plan

refused to retreat

what would Britain and France do in response?

invaded and took control of the Suez canal

what happened before the actions could take place?

news was leaked, plan appeared reckless

give 2 groups who opposed this plan

Labour, US

what crisis did Britain face after this

financial crisis

who resigned shortly after this event

Eden

what 4 things did the Suez crisis reveal about Britain?

1. questioned Britain’s reputation as a force for good in the world

2. inability to act without support of US

3. impact that Britain’s financial + economic policy had on the direction of foreign policy

4. undermined the fact that Britain was still a world major power