Why did Egypt's president Nasser seize the Suez Canal in 1956?

A. Egyptian officials determined the canal was dangerous and in dire need of repair.

B. The act was to support an American and British financing decision on the Aswan High Dam.

C. It was a nationalistic and retaliatory move to bring control of the canal under Egypt's command.

D. The canal was seized to negotiate better trading relations with Britain, France, and the United States.

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Zachariah Wilkins

16 October, 10:44

Why did Egypt's president Nasser seize the Suez Canal in 1956?

A. Egyptian officials determined the canal was dangerous and in dire need of repair.

B. The act was to support an American and British financing decision on the Aswan High Dam.

C. It was a nationalistic and retaliatory move to bring control of the canal under Egypt's command.

D. The canal was seized to negotiate better trading relations with Britain, France, and the United States.

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Layne Richards · Answer 1

"It was a nationalistic and retaliatory move to bring control of the canal under Egypt's command" was the reason among the choices given in the question that Egypt's president Nasser seized the Suez Canal in 1956. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the third option or option "C".