Question

Suez Canal Crisis
3-4 sentences talking about the event

Answer 1

The Suez Canal Crisis occurred in 1956 when Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser nationalized the Suez Canal, angering Britain, France, and Israel. In response, these three nations launched a military campaign to take back control of the canal. The crisis ultimately ended with the intervention of the United States and the Soviet Union, leading to the withdrawal of the invading forces and the establishment of a United Nations peacekeeping force in the region.