Freedom Movements & Decolonization

The 'Suez Crisis' of 1956 was triggered when which leader nationalized the Suez Canal?

MCQ

MCQ Answer

A. Anwar Sadat
B. King Farouk
C. Gamal Abdel Nasser Correct

Explanation

President Nasser nationalized the canal to fund the Aswan Dam, prompting an invasion by Britain, France, and Israel, which eventually failed due to US/Soviet pressure.

D. Hosni Mubarak

Correct Answer

Gamal Abdel Nasser