The Suez Crisis and its Impacts 0.0 / 5 ? HistoryThe British Empire and the fall of colonialismA2/A-levelAQA Created by: JackDo77Created on: 20-03-18 15:03 What was the name of the Arab nationalist that nationalised the Suez Canal and what was the date this occurred? Nasser, July 1956 1 of 11 What were the immediate consequences for Britain after the Suez was nationalised? Britain lost its 44% shares in the canal, GB imperial position undermined in the Middle East. 2 of 11 What country did Britain invade Egypt alongside? France 3 of 11 When did Britain and France invade the Suez? 31st October 1956 4 of 11 How much money did Britain lose between 30th October and the 2nd November as a result of the Currency Crisis? £45 million 5 of 11 When was the ceasefire in the Suez announced? November 1956 6 of 11 What did the Suez Crisis make Britain realise about Empire? That the age of imperialism had officially come to an end and they were no longer a world super power. 7 of 11 What was the name of the newly elected Conservative PM in 1957? Harold Macmillan 8 of 11 What were Macmillan's main goals after the Suez Crisis? To recover from the humiliation of the crisis and also retain their 'special relationship' with the USA. 9 of 11 What was the name of the colonial secretary in 1957 and what were his views of nationalism? Ian Macleod, sympathised with the African nationalists, favoured rapid decolonisation 10 of 11 What did Britain gain from keeping their special relationship with the USA? Protection from America's nuclear arsenal and Marshall Aid, They received $3.3 billion 11 of 11
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