Which event of 1956 followed the nationalisation of the Suez Canal by Egypt?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. An intervention by France, the United Kingdom and Israel
- Step 1: President Nasser nationalised the canal in July 1956. Step 2. The three states attacked Egypt but withdrew under international pressure. Answer: an intervention by France, the UK and Israel. Why not the others: these did not occur.
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