Question

After President Eisenhower withdrew his offer to fund the Aswan Dam, Egyptian President Nasser a. turned to the Soviet Union for the money b. nationalized the Suez Canal c. attacked the United States d. closed the Suez Canal

Answer 1

After President Eisenhower withdrew his offer to fund the Aswan Dam, Egyptian President Nasser nationalized the Suez Canal. Option B is correct.

The Suez Canal is a sea-level waterway located in Egypt, that connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea through the Isthmus of Suez. It was built by the Suez Canal Company between 1859 and 1869, it was officially opened on 17 November 1869. The canal offers watercraft a shorter journey between the North Atlantic and northern Indian Oceans via the Mediterranean and Red Seas by avoiding the South Atlantic and southern Indian Oceans.

Answer 2

After President Eisenhower withdrew his offer to fund the Aswan Dam, Egyptian President Nasser nationalized the Suez Canal.