Freedom Movements & Decolonization

Under the leadership of which Egyptian President was the Suez Canal nationalized?

MCQ

MCQ Answer

A. General Abdul Nasser Correct

Explanation

Gamal Abdel Nasser, the second President of Egypt, nationalized the Suez Canal Company in July 1956. This bold political move aimed to fund the Aswan High Dam project and assert Egyptian sovereignty, ultimately leading to the Suez Crisis involving Britain, France, and Israel.

B. Anwar Saddat
C. Husnie Mubarrak
D. None of these

Correct Answer

General Abdul Nasser