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When was the Suez crisis?
1956
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What was the Suez crisis?
UK, French + Istael hatched aplan to take control of the Suez canal.
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Why did the Suez crisis come about.
Nassar nationalised the Suez canal which was important to Britain.
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What happened as a result of the Suez crisis?
USA + UN demanded withdrawal, Eden gave way to international condemnation.
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What were the long term consequences of the Suez crisis?
Brtain would not act independently of the USA or international community again, this was a signal of Britain's declining status on the world stage.
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By how much did real wages rise during this term? (1955-60)
Between 1955-60 real wages rose 2.9%
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UK, French + Istael hatched aplan to take control of the Suez canal.

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What was the Suez crisis?

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Nassar nationalised the Suez canal which was important to Britain.

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USA + UN demanded withdrawal, Eden gave way to international condemnation.

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Brtain would not act independently of the USA or international community again, this was a signal of Britain's declining status on the world stage.

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