When Egypt nationalized the Suez Canal in 1956
A) the whole world community accepted the decision.
B) Britain, France, and Israel invaded Egypt.
C) the United States bombed Cairo.
D) the Soviet Union sent a fleet to keep the canal open.
E) the old colonial powers, reverting to their traditional techniques, caused a coup in Egypt removing Nasser from power.
Ans: B
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