The construction of the Suez Canal was a joint effort between France and Egypt. The correct option between the options given in the question is the second option. The construction of the Suez Canal began on 25th of September in the year 1859 and it was completed on 17th of November in the year 1869.
Answer: The civil rights movement was an empowering yet precarious time for Black Americans. The efforts of civil rights activists and countless protesters of all races brought about legislation to end segregation, Black voter suppression and discriminatory employment and housing practices
Between today (early 21st century) and end of the 19th century lies the whole of 20th century, with WW II in the exact middle.
<span>At the end of 19th century mass culture was not aware of electricity or the fantastic communication abilities that we take for granted now. Steam locomotives on rail were a rarity, yet to be commercialised into mass scale. Steamer ships were coming into vogue for trans-Atlantic passage as well as to the Orient (via Mediterranean Sea and the newly dug Suez Canal). Cables were being laid between continents (Europe with America and Asia) on the sea floor, though which 'Morse' coded messages used to pass. </span>