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572803792ca10214002d9b7b | What was the political party arrangement of the new constitution? | single-party system | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nIn January 1956, the new Constitution of Egypt was drafted, entailing the establishment of a single-party system under the National Union (NU), a movement Nasser described as the \"cadre through which we will realize our revolution\". The NU was a reconfiguration of the Liberation Rally, whic... |
572803792ca10214002d9b7c | What was the dominant political party? | National Union | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nIn January 1956, the new Constitution of Egypt was drafted, entailing the establishment of a single-party system under the National Union (NU), a movement Nasser described as the \"cadre through which we will realize our revolution\". The NU was a reconfiguration of the Liberation Rally, whic... |
572803792ca10214002d9b7d | From what group did the National Union originate? | Liberation Rally | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nIn January 1956, the new Constitution of Egypt was drafted, entailing the establishment of a single-party system under the National Union (NU), a movement Nasser described as the \"cadre through which we will realize our revolution\". The NU was a reconfiguration of the Liberation Rally, whic... |
572803792ca10214002d9b7e | Who did Nasser want more involved in his new political order? | citizens | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nIn January 1956, the new Constitution of Egypt was drafted, entailing the establishment of a single-party system under the National Union (NU), a movement Nasser described as the \"cadre through which we will realize our revolution\". The NU was a reconfiguration of the Liberation Rally, whic... |
5728044f3acd2414000df24b | Who could approve or reject candidates for the National Assembly? | Nasser | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nNasser's nomination for the post and the new constitution were put to public referendum on 23 June and each was approved by an overwhelming majority. A 350-member National Assembly was established, elections for which were held in July 1957. Nasser had ultimate approval over all the candidate... |
5728044f3acd2414000df24c | Who received new and special protections in the new constitution? | women | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nNasser's nomination for the post and the new constitution were put to public referendum on 23 June and each was approved by an overwhelming majority. A 350-member National Assembly was established, elections for which were held in July 1957. Nasser had ultimate approval over all the candidate... |
5728044f3acd2414000df24d | What group dissolved when the new constitution was enacted? | RCC | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nNasser's nomination for the post and the new constitution were put to public referendum on 23 June and each was approved by an overwhelming majority. A 350-member National Assembly was established, elections for which were held in July 1957. Nasser had ultimate approval over all the candidate... |
5728044f3acd2414000df24e | Among the original Free Officers, what did Nasser do to his opponents? | sidelining | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nNasser's nomination for the post and the new constitution were put to public referendum on 23 June and each was approved by an overwhelming majority. A 350-member National Assembly was established, elections for which were held in July 1957. Nasser had ultimate approval over all the candidate... |
5728044f3acd2414000df24f | What did Nasser's allies receive in the new arrangement? | high-ranking positions in the cabinet | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nNasser's nomination for the post and the new constitution were put to public referendum on 23 June and each was approved by an overwhelming majority. A 350-member National Assembly was established, elections for which were held in July 1957. Nasser had ultimate approval over all the candidate... |
5728050dff5b5019007d9b10 | With what two nations did Nasser's foreign policy clash? | UK and France | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nAfter the three-year transition period ended with Nasser's official assumption of power, his domestic and independent foreign policies increasingly collided with the regional interests of the UK and France. The latter condemned his strong support for Algerian independence, and the UK's Eden g... |
5728050dff5b5019007d9b11 | What construction project suffered from foreign political retaliation against Nasser? | Aswan Dam | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nAfter the three-year transition period ended with Nasser's official assumption of power, his domestic and independent foreign policies increasingly collided with the regional interests of the UK and France. The latter condemned his strong support for Algerian independence, and the UK's Eden g... |
5728050dff5b5019007d9b12 | What communist country did Nasser and Egypt recognize? | China | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nAfter the three-year transition period ended with Nasser's official assumption of power, his domestic and independent foreign policies increasingly collided with the regional interests of the UK and France. The latter condemned his strong support for Algerian independence, and the UK's Eden g... |
5728050dff5b5019007d9b13 | France was angered by Nasser's support of the independence of what people? | Algerian | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nAfter the three-year transition period ended with Nasser's official assumption of power, his domestic and independent foreign policies increasingly collided with the regional interests of the UK and France. The latter condemned his strong support for Algerian independence, and the UK's Eden g... |
5728050dff5b5019007d9b14 | The UK was chafed by Nasser's opposition to what agreement? | Baghdad Pact | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nAfter the three-year transition period ended with Nasser's official assumption of power, his domestic and independent foreign policies increasingly collided with the regional interests of the UK and France. The latter condemned his strong support for Algerian independence, and the UK's Eden g... |
5728060d4b864d1900164266 | How did Nasser react to the news the the US and UK had blocked construction of th Aswan Dam? | took great offense | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nNasser was informed of the British–American withdrawal via a news statement while aboard a plane returning to Cairo from Belgrade, and took great offense. Although ideas for nationalizing the Suez Canal were in the offing after the UK agreed to withdraw its military from Egypt in 1954 (the la... |
5728060d4b864d1900164267 | What piece of infrastructure did Nasser propose to nationalize? | Suez Canal | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nNasser was informed of the British–American withdrawal via a news statement while aboard a plane returning to Cairo from Belgrade, and took great offense. Although ideas for nationalizing the Suez Canal were in the offing after the UK agreed to withdraw its military from Egypt in 1954 (the la... |
5728060d4b864d1900164268 | What was Nasser's cabinet's knowledge of the nationalization scheme before Nasser announced it? | unaware | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nNasser was informed of the British–American withdrawal via a news statement while aboard a plane returning to Cairo from Belgrade, and took great offense. Although ideas for nationalizing the Suez Canal were in the offing after the UK agreed to withdraw its military from Egypt in 1954 (the la... |
5728060d4b864d1900164269 | When did the last British troops leave Egypt? | 1956 | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nNasser was informed of the British–American withdrawal via a news statement while aboard a plane returning to Cairo from Belgrade, and took great offense. Although ideas for nationalizing the Suez Canal were in the offing after the UK agreed to withdraw its military from Egypt in 1954 (the la... |
572806d8ff5b5019007d9b34 | What did Nasser propose to do with funds from the nationalized Suez Canal? | fund the Aswan Dam | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nOn 26 July 1956, Nasser gave a speech in Alexandria announcing the nationalization of the Suez Canal Company as a means to fund the Aswan Dam project in light of the British–American withdrawal. In the speech, he denounced British imperialism in Egypt and British control over the canal compan... |
572806d8ff5b5019007d9b35 | How many Egyptians did Nasser claim died building the Suez canal? | 120,000 | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nOn 26 July 1956, Nasser gave a speech in Alexandria announcing the nationalization of the Suez Canal Company as a means to fund the Aswan Dam project in light of the British–American withdrawal. In the speech, he denounced British imperialism in Egypt and British control over the canal compan... |
572806d8ff5b5019007d9b36 | Who did Nasser claim would still be paid despite nationalization of the canal? | existing stockholders | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nOn 26 July 1956, Nasser gave a speech in Alexandria announcing the nationalization of the Suez Canal Company as a means to fund the Aswan Dam project in light of the British–American withdrawal. In the speech, he denounced British imperialism in Egypt and British control over the canal compan... |
572806d8ff5b5019007d9b37 | What country had signed an agreement with Nasser in 1954? | UK | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nOn 26 July 1956, Nasser gave a speech in Alexandria announcing the nationalization of the Suez Canal Company as a means to fund the Aswan Dam project in light of the British–American withdrawal. In the speech, he denounced British imperialism in Egypt and British control over the canal compan... |
572807b6ff5b5019007d9b54 | How did the Arab world react to news of the nationalization of the Suez Canal? | support | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nThe nationalization announcement was greeted very emotionally by the audience and, throughout the Arab world, thousands entered the streets shouting slogans of support. US ambassador Henry A. Byroade stated, \"I cannot overemphasize [the] popularity of the Canal Company nationalization within... |
572807b6ff5b5019007d9b55 | What nation's shipping was forbidden from using the Suez Canal? | Israeli | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nThe nationalization announcement was greeted very emotionally by the audience and, throughout the Arab world, thousands entered the streets shouting slogans of support. US ambassador Henry A. Byroade stated, \"I cannot overemphasize [the] popularity of the Canal Company nationalization within... |
572807b6ff5b5019007d9b56 | What US ambassador spoke about the widespread support for Nasser's nationalization of the canal? | Henry A. Byroade | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nThe nationalization announcement was greeted very emotionally by the audience and, throughout the Arab world, thousands entered the streets shouting slogans of support. US ambassador Henry A. Byroade stated, \"I cannot overemphasize [the] popularity of the Canal Company nationalization within... |
572807b6ff5b5019007d9b57 | Where was Nasser believed to be a spokesman for the poor and oppressed? | not only in Egypt, but all over the Third World | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nThe nationalization announcement was greeted very emotionally by the audience and, throughout the Arab world, thousands entered the streets shouting slogans of support. US ambassador Henry A. Byroade stated, \"I cannot overemphasize [the] popularity of the Canal Company nationalization within... |
57280ab42ca10214002d9c58 | What nations were outraged by the nationalization scheme? | France and the UK | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nFrance and the UK, the largest shareholders in the Suez Canal Company, saw its nationalization as yet another hostile measure aimed at them by the Egyptian government. Nasser was aware that the canal's nationalization would instigate an international crisis and believed the prospect of milita... |
57280ab42ca10214002d9c59 | What nation did Nasser judge impossible to become militarially involved? | Israel | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nFrance and the UK, the largest shareholders in the Suez Canal Company, saw its nationalization as yet another hostile measure aimed at them by the Egyptian government. Nasser was aware that the canal's nationalization would instigate an international crisis and believed the prospect of milita... |
57280ab42ca10214002d9c5a | What entity drew up an agreement that drastically reduced the threat of military action against Egypt? | UN Security Council | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nFrance and the UK, the largest shareholders in the Suez Canal Company, saw its nationalization as yet another hostile measure aimed at them by the Egyptian government. Nasser was aware that the canal's nationalization would instigate an international crisis and believed the prospect of milita... |
57280ab42ca10214002d9c5b | What did the UK, France and Israel intend to do to Nasser? | topple | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nFrance and the UK, the largest shareholders in the Suez Canal Company, saw its nationalization as yet another hostile measure aimed at them by the Egyptian government. Nasser was aware that the canal's nationalization would instigate an international crisis and believed the prospect of milita... |
57280b982ca10214002d9c84 | In what year did battle over the Suez Canal commence? | 1956 | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nOn 29 October 1956, Israeli forces crossed the Sinai Peninsula, overwhelmed Egyptian army posts, and quickly advanced to their objectives. Two days later, British and French planes bombarded Egyptian airfields in the canal zone. Nasser ordered the military's high command to withdraw the Egypt... |
57280b982ca10214002d9c85 | What did the British and French air forces bomb? | Egyptian airfields in the canal zone | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nOn 29 October 1956, Israeli forces crossed the Sinai Peninsula, overwhelmed Egyptian army posts, and quickly advanced to their objectives. Two days later, British and French planes bombarded Egyptian airfields in the canal zone. Nasser ordered the military's high command to withdraw the Egypt... |
57280b982ca10214002d9c86 | What city did Nasser want to keep the French and British out of? | Port Said | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nOn 29 October 1956, Israeli forces crossed the Sinai Peninsula, overwhelmed Egyptian army posts, and quickly advanced to their objectives. Two days later, British and French planes bombarded Egyptian airfields in the canal zone. Nasser ordered the military's high command to withdraw the Egypt... |
57280b982ca10214002d9c87 | Who wanted the Egyptian armored units to fight the Israelis? | Amer | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nOn 29 October 1956, Israeli forces crossed the Sinai Peninsula, overwhelmed Egyptian army posts, and quickly advanced to their objectives. Two days later, British and French planes bombarded Egyptian airfields in the canal zone. Nasser ordered the military's high command to withdraw the Egypt... |
57280b982ca10214002d9c88 | What did Nasser do to the canal? | blockage | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nOn 29 October 1956, Israeli forces crossed the Sinai Peninsula, overwhelmed Egyptian army posts, and quickly advanced to their objectives. Two days later, British and French planes bombarded Egyptian airfields in the canal zone. Nasser ordered the military's high command to withdraw the Egypt... |
57280c6eff5b5019007d9bba | How many Egyptian soldiers died during the fighting? | 2,000 | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nDespite the commanded withdrawal of Egyptian troops, about 2,000 Egyptian soldiers were killed during engagement with Israeli forces, and some 5,000 Egyptian soldiers were captured by the Israeli Army. Amer and Salah Salem proposed requesting a ceasefire, with Salem further recommending that ... |
57280c6eff5b5019007d9bbb | How many Egyptian soldiers did the Israeli army capture? | 5,000 | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nDespite the commanded withdrawal of Egyptian troops, about 2,000 Egyptian soldiers were killed during engagement with Israeli forces, and some 5,000 Egyptian soldiers were captured by the Israeli Army. Amer and Salah Salem proposed requesting a ceasefire, with Salem further recommending that ... |
57280c6eff5b5019007d9bbc | To whom did Nasser authorize distribution of small arms? | civilian volunteers | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nDespite the commanded withdrawal of Egyptian troops, about 2,000 Egyptian soldiers were killed during engagement with Israeli forces, and some 5,000 Egyptian soldiers were captured by the Israeli Army. Amer and Salah Salem proposed requesting a ceasefire, with Salem further recommending that ... |
57280c6eff5b5019007d9bbd | Who recommended Nasser surrender himself to the British? | Salah Salem | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nDespite the commanded withdrawal of Egyptian troops, about 2,000 Egyptian soldiers were killed during engagement with Israeli forces, and some 5,000 Egyptian soldiers were captured by the Israeli Army. Amer and Salah Salem proposed requesting a ceasefire, with Salem further recommending that ... |
57280c6eff5b5019007d9bbe | What was the consequence to Nassir's admiration among the Arab world for Egypt's military failure? | undamaged | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nDespite the commanded withdrawal of Egyptian troops, about 2,000 Egyptian soldiers were killed during engagement with Israeli forces, and some 5,000 Egyptian soldiers were captured by the Israeli Army. Amer and Salah Salem proposed requesting a ceasefire, with Salem further recommending that ... |
572811af4b864d19001643a0 | How many Egyptians died in the battle for Port Said? | Between 750 and 1,000 | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nIt was at Port Said that Nasser saw a confrontation with the invading forces as being the strategic and psychological focal point of Egypt's defense. A third infantry battalion and hundreds of national guardsmen were sent to the city as reinforcements, while two regular companies were dispatc... |
572811af4b864d19001643a1 | What did Nasser think was the most importatnt location in the battle for the canal? | Port Said | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nIt was at Port Said that Nasser saw a confrontation with the invading forces as being the strategic and psychological focal point of Egypt's defense. A third infantry battalion and hundreds of national guardsmen were sent to the city as reinforcements, while two regular companies were dispatc... |
572811af4b864d19001643a2 | In what state was the Egyptian army after fighting the French and UK? | shattered | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nIt was at Port Said that Nasser saw a confrontation with the invading forces as being the strategic and psychological focal point of Egypt's defense. A third infantry battalion and hundreds of national guardsmen were sent to the city as reinforcements, while two regular companies were dispatc... |
572811af4b864d19001643a3 | Who was ultimately able to claim victoy in Port Said? | British-French forces | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nIt was at Port Said that Nasser saw a confrontation with the invading forces as being the strategic and psychological focal point of Egypt's defense. A third infantry battalion and hundreds of national guardsmen were sent to the city as reinforcements, while two regular companies were dispatc... |
572812604b864d19001643b8 | What country was opposed to the invasion of the canal? | U.S. | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nThe U.S. Eisenhower administration condemned the tripartite invasion, and supported UN resolutions demanding withdrawal and a United Nations Emergency Force (UNEF) to be stationed in Sinai. Nasser commended Eisenhower, stating he played the \"greatest and most decisive role\" in stopping the ... |
572812604b864d19001643b9 | What leader did Nasser applaud? | Eisenhower | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nThe U.S. Eisenhower administration condemned the tripartite invasion, and supported UN resolutions demanding withdrawal and a United Nations Emergency Force (UNEF) to be stationed in Sinai. Nasser commended Eisenhower, stating he played the \"greatest and most decisive role\" in stopping the ... |
572812604b864d19001643ba | What military force was brought in to calm the situation? | United Nations Emergency Force | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nThe U.S. Eisenhower administration condemned the tripartite invasion, and supported UN resolutions demanding withdrawal and a United Nations Emergency Force (UNEF) to be stationed in Sinai. Nasser commended Eisenhower, stating he played the \"greatest and most decisive role\" in stopping the ... |
572812604b864d19001643bb | What did Nasser impose as a result of the conflict? | rigorous requirements for residency | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nThe U.S. Eisenhower administration condemned the tripartite invasion, and supported UN resolutions demanding withdrawal and a United Nations Emergency Force (UNEF) to be stationed in Sinai. Nasser commended Eisenhower, stating he played the \"greatest and most decisive role\" in stopping the ... |
572813383acd2414000df3d3 | What radio station furthered Nasser's agenda? | Voice of the Arabs | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nBy 1957, pan-Arabism was the dominant ideology of the Arab world, and the average Arab citizen considered Nasser his undisputed leader. Historian Adeed Dawisha credited Nasser's status to his \"charisma, bolstered by his perceived victory in the Suez Crisis\". The Cairo-based Voice of the Ara... |
572813383acd2414000df3d4 | What were Arab admirers of Nasser called? | Nasserites | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nBy 1957, pan-Arabism was the dominant ideology of the Arab world, and the average Arab citizen considered Nasser his undisputed leader. Historian Adeed Dawisha credited Nasser's status to his \"charisma, bolstered by his perceived victory in the Suez Crisis\". The Cairo-based Voice of the Ara... |
572813383acd2414000df3d5 | What did the admirers of Nasser lack? | structure and organization | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nBy 1957, pan-Arabism was the dominant ideology of the Arab world, and the average Arab citizen considered Nasser his undisputed leader. Historian Adeed Dawisha credited Nasser's status to his \"charisma, bolstered by his perceived victory in the Suez Crisis\". The Cairo-based Voice of the Ara... |
572813383acd2414000df3d6 | Who said that Nasser conquered the Arab workd with radio? | Eugene Rogan | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nBy 1957, pan-Arabism was the dominant ideology of the Arab world, and the average Arab citizen considered Nasser his undisputed leader. Historian Adeed Dawisha credited Nasser's status to his \"charisma, bolstered by his perceived victory in the Suez Crisis\". The Cairo-based Voice of the Ara... |
572813383acd2414000df3d7 | What would have Nasser prefferred his admirers call themselves? | Arab nationalists | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nBy 1957, pan-Arabism was the dominant ideology of the Arab world, and the average Arab citizen considered Nasser his undisputed leader. Historian Adeed Dawisha credited Nasser's status to his \"charisma, bolstered by his perceived victory in the Suez Crisis\". The Cairo-based Voice of the Ara... |
572813fb3acd2414000df3ed | What was the policy meant to contain communism in the middle east? | Eisenhower Doctrine | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nIn January 1957, the US adopted the Eisenhower Doctrine and pledged to prevent the spread of communism and its perceived agents in the Middle East. Although Nasser was an opponent of communism in the region, his promotion of pan-Arabism was viewed as a threat by pro-Western states in the regi... |
572813fb3acd2414000df3ee | When was the Eisenhower Doctrine adopted? | 1957 | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nIn January 1957, the US adopted the Eisenhower Doctrine and pledged to prevent the spread of communism and its perceived agents in the Middle East. Although Nasser was an opponent of communism in the region, his promotion of pan-Arabism was viewed as a threat by pro-Western states in the regi... |
572813fb3acd2414000df3ef | What leader did the US prop up to foil Nasser? | King Saud | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nIn January 1957, the US adopted the Eisenhower Doctrine and pledged to prevent the spread of communism and its perceived agents in the Middle East. Although Nasser was an opponent of communism in the region, his promotion of pan-Arabism was viewed as a threat by pro-Western states in the regi... |
572813fb3acd2414000df3f0 | What country joined an alliance with Egypt, Syria and Saudi Arabia? | Jordan | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nIn January 1957, the US adopted the Eisenhower Doctrine and pledged to prevent the spread of communism and its perceived agents in the Middle East. Although Nasser was an opponent of communism in the region, his promotion of pan-Arabism was viewed as a threat by pro-Western states in the regi... |
572813fb3acd2414000df3f1 | Although not communist, what about Nasser concerned pro-western groups? | pan-Arabism | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nIn January 1957, the US adopted the Eisenhower Doctrine and pledged to prevent the spread of communism and its perceived agents in the Middle East. Although Nasser was an opponent of communism in the region, his promotion of pan-Arabism was viewed as a threat by pro-Western states in the regi... |
572814a52ca10214002d9d7c | What leader accused Nasser of trying to overthrow him? | King Hussein | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nRelations between Nasser and King Hussein deteriorated in April when Hussein implicated Nasser in two coup attempts against him—although Nasser's involvement was never established—and dissolved al-Nabulsi's cabinet. Nasser subsequently slammed Hussein on Cairo radio as being \"a tool of the i... |
572814a52ca10214002d9d7d | What did Nasser call King Hussein? | a tool of the imperialists | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nRelations between Nasser and King Hussein deteriorated in April when Hussein implicated Nasser in two coup attempts against him—although Nasser's involvement was never established—and dissolved al-Nabulsi's cabinet. Nasser subsequently slammed Hussein on Cairo radio as being \"a tool of the i... |
572814a52ca10214002d9d7e | What non-Egyptian leader was concerned about Nasser's popularity outside of Egypt? | King Saud | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nRelations between Nasser and King Hussein deteriorated in April when Hussein implicated Nasser in two coup attempts against him—although Nasser's involvement was never established—and dissolved al-Nabulsi's cabinet. Nasser subsequently slammed Hussein on Cairo radio as being \"a tool of the i... |
572814a52ca10214002d9d7f | Despite conflicts with Arab governments, who continued to support Nasser? | citizens | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nRelations between Nasser and King Hussein deteriorated in April when Hussein implicated Nasser in two coup attempts against him—although Nasser's involvement was never established—and dissolved al-Nabulsi's cabinet. Nasser subsequently slammed Hussein on Cairo radio as being \"a tool of the i... |
572815794b864d1900164430 | What nations' assets did Nasser nationalize in 1957? | British and French | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nBy the end of 1957, Nasser nationalized all remaining British and French assets in Egypt, including the tobacco, cement, pharmaceutical, and phosphate industries. When efforts to offer tax incentives and attract outside investments yielded no tangible results, he nationalized more companies a... |
572815794b864d1900164431 | How much of the economy was not controlled by Nassir's government? | two-thirds | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nBy the end of 1957, Nasser nationalized all remaining British and French assets in Egypt, including the tobacco, cement, pharmaceutical, and phosphate industries. When efforts to offer tax incentives and attract outside investments yielded no tangible results, he nationalized more companies a... |
572815794b864d1900164432 | What entity did Nasser spearhead that was a boon for Egypt's economy? | Helwan steelworks | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nBy the end of 1957, Nasser nationalized all remaining British and French assets in Egypt, including the tobacco, cement, pharmaceutical, and phosphate industries. When efforts to offer tax incentives and attract outside investments yielded no tangible results, he nationalized more companies a... |
572815794b864d1900164433 | What nation did Nasser join economic forces with? | Soviet Union | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nBy the end of 1957, Nasser nationalized all remaining British and French assets in Egypt, including the tobacco, cement, pharmaceutical, and phosphate industries. When efforts to offer tax incentives and attract outside investments yielded no tangible results, he nationalized more companies a... |
572815794b864d1900164434 | What project did Nasser cooperate with the Soviet Union on? | Aswan Dam | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nBy the end of 1957, Nasser nationalized all remaining British and French assets in Egypt, including the tobacco, cement, pharmaceutical, and phosphate industries. When efforts to offer tax incentives and attract outside investments yielded no tangible results, he nationalized more companies a... |
57281dcd3acd2414000df4db | What country wanted to join with Egypt? | Syria | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nAs political instability grew in Syria, delegations from the country were sent to Nasser demanding immediate unification with Egypt. Nasser initially turned down the request, citing the two countries' incompatible political and economic systems, lack of contiguity, the Syrian military's recor... |
57281dcd3acd2414000df4dc | What Syrian group did Nasser crack down on? | communists | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nAs political instability grew in Syria, delegations from the country were sent to Nasser demanding immediate unification with Egypt. Nasser initially turned down the request, citing the two countries' incompatible political and economic systems, lack of contiguity, the Syrian military's recor... |
57281dcd3acd2414000df4dd | What was the Egyptian-Syrian alliance called? | United Arab Republic | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nAs political instability grew in Syria, delegations from the country were sent to Nasser demanding immediate unification with Egypt. Nasser initially turned down the request, citing the two countries' incompatible political and economic systems, lack of contiguity, the Syrian military's recor... |
57281dcd3acd2414000df4de | What year was the UAR formed? | 1958 | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nAs political instability grew in Syria, delegations from the country were sent to Nasser demanding immediate unification with Egypt. Nasser initially turned down the request, citing the two countries' incompatible political and economic systems, lack of contiguity, the Syrian military's recor... |
57281e642ca10214002d9e30 | Who tried to assassinate Nasser? | King Saud | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nWhile Nasser was in Syria, King Saud planned to have him assassinated on his return flight to Cairo. On 4 March, Nasser addressed the masses in Damascus and waved before them the Saudi check given to Syrian security chief and Nasser supporter Abdel Hamid Sarraj to shoot down Nasser's plane. A... |
57281e642ca10214002d9e31 | How was the assassination supposed to have been carried out? | shoot down Nasser's plane | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nWhile Nasser was in Syria, King Saud planned to have him assassinated on his return flight to Cairo. On 4 March, Nasser addressed the masses in Damascus and waved before them the Saudi check given to Syrian security chief and Nasser supporter Abdel Hamid Sarraj to shoot down Nasser's plane. A... |
57281e642ca10214002d9e32 | Who assumed power in Saudi Arabia after the failed assassination attempt? | King Faisal | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nWhile Nasser was in Syria, King Saud planned to have him assassinated on his return flight to Cairo. On 4 March, Nasser addressed the masses in Damascus and waved before them the Saudi check given to Syrian security chief and Nasser supporter Abdel Hamid Sarraj to shoot down Nasser's plane. A... |
57281e642ca10214002d9e33 | What was King Faisal's position toward Nasser? | opponent | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nWhile Nasser was in Syria, King Saud planned to have him assassinated on his return flight to Cairo. On 4 March, Nasser addressed the masses in Damascus and waved before them the Saudi check given to Syrian security chief and Nasser supporter Abdel Hamid Sarraj to shoot down Nasser's plane. A... |
57281f1a2ca10214002d9e4c | How many members were in the National Assembly? | 600 | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nA day after announcing the attempt on his life, Nasser established a new provisional constitution proclaiming a 600-member National Assembly (400 from Egypt and 200 from Syria) and the dissolution of all political parties. Nasser gave each of the provinces two vice-presidents: Boghdadi and Am... |
57281f1a2ca10214002d9e4d | How many members of the National Assembly were from Egypt? | 400 | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nA day after announcing the attempt on his life, Nasser established a new provisional constitution proclaiming a 600-member National Assembly (400 from Egypt and 200 from Syria) and the dissolution of all political parties. Nasser gave each of the provinces two vice-presidents: Boghdadi and Am... |
57281f1b2ca10214002d9e4e | What Soviet leader did Nasser spar with? | Khrushchev | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nA day after announcing the attempt on his life, Nasser established a new provisional constitution proclaiming a 600-member National Assembly (400 from Egypt and 200 from Syria) and the dissolution of all political parties. Nasser gave each of the provinces two vice-presidents: Boghdadi and Am... |
57281f1b2ca10214002d9e4f | What did Khrushchev want Nasser to remove the ban on? | Communist Party | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nA day after announcing the attempt on his life, Nasser established a new provisional constitution proclaiming a 600-member National Assembly (400 from Egypt and 200 from Syria) and the dissolution of all political parties. Nasser gave each of the provinces two vice-presidents: Boghdadi and Am... |
57281f1b2ca10214002d9e50 | Who were the two National Assembly vice-presidents in Egypt? | Boghdadi and Amer | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nA day after announcing the attempt on his life, Nasser established a new provisional constitution proclaiming a 600-member National Assembly (400 from Egypt and 200 from Syria) and the dissolution of all political parties. Nasser gave each of the provinces two vice-presidents: Boghdadi and Am... |
57281fd84b864d19001644e2 | Who was Nasser's opponent in Lebanon? | Camille Chamoun | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nIn Lebanon, clashes between pro-Nasser factions and supporters of staunch Nasser opponent, then-President Camille Chamoun, culminated in civil strife by May. The former sought to unite with the UAR, while the latter sought Lebanon's continued independence. Nasser delegated oversight of the is... |
57281fd84b864d19001644e3 | What did Lebanese pro-Nasser groups want? | to unite with the UAR | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nIn Lebanon, clashes between pro-Nasser factions and supporters of staunch Nasser opponent, then-President Camille Chamoun, culminated in civil strife by May. The former sought to unite with the UAR, while the latter sought Lebanon's continued independence. Nasser delegated oversight of the is... |
57281fd84b864d19001644e4 | What did Nasser want to deny Chamoun? | a second presidential term | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nIn Lebanon, clashes between pro-Nasser factions and supporters of staunch Nasser opponent, then-President Camille Chamoun, culminated in civil strife by May. The former sought to unite with the UAR, while the latter sought Lebanon's continued independence. Nasser delegated oversight of the is... |
57281fd84b864d19001644e5 | Who was in charge of dealing with the Lebanon situation? | Sarraj | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nIn Lebanon, clashes between pro-Nasser factions and supporters of staunch Nasser opponent, then-President Camille Chamoun, culminated in civil strife by May. The former sought to unite with the UAR, while the latter sought Lebanon's continued independence. Nasser delegated oversight of the is... |
57281fd84b864d19001644e6 | What degree of support did pro-Nasser factions in Lebanon receive? | limited | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nIn Lebanon, clashes between pro-Nasser factions and supporters of staunch Nasser opponent, then-President Camille Chamoun, culminated in civil strife by May. The former sought to unite with the UAR, while the latter sought Lebanon's continued independence. Nasser delegated oversight of the is... |
572820a64b864d19001644fe | What two men overthrew the Iraqi monarchy? | Abdel Karim Qasim and Abdel Salam Aref | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nOn 14 July, Iraqi army officers Abdel Karim Qasim and Abdel Salam Aref overthrew the Iraqi monarchy and, the next day, Iraqi prime minister and Nasser's chief Arab antagonist, Nuri al-Said, was killed. Nasser recognized the new government and stated that \"any attack on Iraq was tantamount to... |
572820a64b864d19001644ff | What anti-Nasser Iraqi was assassinated? | Nuri al-Said | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nOn 14 July, Iraqi army officers Abdel Karim Qasim and Abdel Salam Aref overthrew the Iraqi monarchy and, the next day, Iraqi prime minister and Nasser's chief Arab antagonist, Nuri al-Said, was killed. Nasser recognized the new government and stated that \"any attack on Iraq was tantamount to... |
572820a64b864d1900164500 | Where did US Marines land? | Lebanon | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nOn 14 July, Iraqi army officers Abdel Karim Qasim and Abdel Salam Aref overthrew the Iraqi monarchy and, the next day, Iraqi prime minister and Nasser's chief Arab antagonist, Nuri al-Said, was killed. Nasser recognized the new government and stated that \"any attack on Iraq was tantamount to... |
572820a64b864d1900164501 | Why did Jordan and Lebanon seek outside aid? | to prevent them from falling to pro-Nasser forces | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nOn 14 July, Iraqi army officers Abdel Karim Qasim and Abdel Salam Aref overthrew the Iraqi monarchy and, the next day, Iraqi prime minister and Nasser's chief Arab antagonist, Nuri al-Said, was killed. Nasser recognized the new government and stated that \"any attack on Iraq was tantamount to... |
572820a64b864d1900164502 | How did Nasser see the prospects for Arab unity? | unblocked | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nOn 14 July, Iraqi army officers Abdel Karim Qasim and Abdel Salam Aref overthrew the Iraqi monarchy and, the next day, Iraqi prime minister and Nasser's chief Arab antagonist, Nuri al-Said, was killed. Nasser recognized the new government and stated that \"any attack on Iraq was tantamount to... |
572821723acd2414000df527 | Who did Nasser appoint to run Syria? | Sarraj | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nIn the fall of 1958, Nasser formed a tripartite committee consisting of Zakaria Mohieddin, al-Hawrani, and Salah Bitar to oversee developments in Syria. By moving the latter two, who were Ba'athists, to Cairo, he neutralized important political figures who had their own ideas about how Syria ... |
572821723acd2414000df528 | What was Syria like under Sarraj? | police state | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nIn the fall of 1958, Nasser formed a tripartite committee consisting of Zakaria Mohieddin, al-Hawrani, and Salah Bitar to oversee developments in Syria. By moving the latter two, who were Ba'athists, to Cairo, he neutralized important political figures who had their own ideas about how Syria ... |
572821723acd2414000df529 | Who did Lebanon elect in 1958? | Fuad Chehab | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nIn the fall of 1958, Nasser formed a tripartite committee consisting of Zakaria Mohieddin, al-Hawrani, and Salah Bitar to oversee developments in Syria. By moving the latter two, who were Ba'athists, to Cairo, he neutralized important political figures who had their own ideas about how Syria ... |
572821723acd2414000df52a | How did relations between Lebanon and the UAR change with Chehab's election? | improved considerably | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nIn the fall of 1958, Nasser formed a tripartite committee consisting of Zakaria Mohieddin, al-Hawrani, and Salah Bitar to oversee developments in Syria. By moving the latter two, who were Ba'athists, to Cairo, he neutralized important political figures who had their own ideas about how Syria ... |
572821723acd2414000df52b | In what year did Nasser and Chehab agree to end the Lebanon crisis? | 1959 | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nIn the fall of 1958, Nasser formed a tripartite committee consisting of Zakaria Mohieddin, al-Hawrani, and Salah Bitar to oversee developments in Syria. By moving the latter two, who were Ba'athists, to Cairo, he neutralized important political figures who had their own ideas about how Syria ... |
572821f44b864d1900164524 | What Iraqi leader clashed with Nasser? | Qasim | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nRelations between Nasser and Qasim grew increasingly bitter on 9 March, after Qasim's forces suppressed a rebellion in Mosul, launched a day earlier by a pro-Nasser Iraqi RCC officer backed by UAR authorities. Nasser had considered dispatching troops to aid his Iraqi sympathizers, but decided... |
572821f44b864d1900164525 | What did Quasm do to anger Nasser? | suppressed a rebellion in Mosul | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nRelations between Nasser and Qasim grew increasingly bitter on 9 March, after Qasim's forces suppressed a rebellion in Mosul, launched a day earlier by a pro-Nasser Iraqi RCC officer backed by UAR authorities. Nasser had considered dispatching troops to aid his Iraqi sympathizers, but decided... |
572821f44b864d1900164526 | What did Nasser suppress as a result? | Egyptian communist activity | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nRelations between Nasser and Qasim grew increasingly bitter on 9 March, after Qasim's forces suppressed a rebellion in Mosul, launched a day earlier by a pro-Nasser Iraqi RCC officer backed by UAR authorities. Nasser had considered dispatching troops to aid his Iraqi sympathizers, but decided... |
572821f44b864d1900164527 | What old ally did Nasser turn against? | Khaled Mohieddin | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nRelations between Nasser and Qasim grew increasingly bitter on 9 March, after Qasim's forces suppressed a rebellion in Mosul, launched a day earlier by a pro-Nasser Iraqi RCC officer backed by UAR authorities. Nasser had considered dispatching troops to aid his Iraqi sympathizers, but decided... |
572822d04b864d1900164536 | What Syrian social group opposed the UAR? | elites | [
"Gamal_Abdel_Nasser\n\nOpposition to the union mounted among some of Syria's key elements, namely the socioeconomic, political, and military elites. In response to Syria's worsening economy, which Nasser attributed to its control by the bourgeoisie, in July 1961, Nasser decreed socialist measures that nationalized ... |
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