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572801f13acd2414000df206 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | Nasser mediated discussions between the pro-Western, pro-Soviet, and neutralist conference factions over the composition of the "Final Communique" addressing colonialism in Africa and Asia and the fostering of global peace amid the Cold War between the West and the Soviet Union. At Bandung Nasser sought a proclamation ... | From what nation did Nasser support the independence of Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco? | {
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"French"
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572801f13acd2414000df207 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | Nasser mediated discussions between the pro-Western, pro-Soviet, and neutralist conference factions over the composition of the "Final Communique" addressing colonialism in Africa and Asia and the fostering of global peace amid the Cold War between the West and the Soviet Union. At Bandung Nasser sought a proclamation ... | What did Nasser pursue for Palestinians? | {
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"right of return"
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572801f13acd2414000df208 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | Nasser mediated discussions between the pro-Western, pro-Soviet, and neutralist conference factions over the composition of the "Final Communique" addressing colonialism in Africa and Asia and the fostering of global peace amid the Cold War between the West and the Soviet Union. At Bandung Nasser sought a proclamation ... | What organization offered possible solutions Arab-Israeli conflict, which Nasser supported? | {
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"UN"
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572802a93acd2414000df217 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | Following Bandung, Nasser officially adopted the "positive neutralism" of Yugoslavian president Josip Broz Tito and Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru as a principal theme of Egyptian foreign policy regarding the Cold War. Nasser was welcomed by large crowds of people lining the streets of Cairo on his return to Eg... | What political philosophy did Nasser adopt? | {
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"positive neutralism"
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572802a93acd2414000df218 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | Following Bandung, Nasser officially adopted the "positive neutralism" of Yugoslavian president Josip Broz Tito and Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru as a principal theme of Egyptian foreign policy regarding the Cold War. Nasser was welcomed by large crowds of people lining the streets of Cairo on his return to Eg... | What global period was Positive Neutralism meant to deal with? | {
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217
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"Cold War"
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572802a93acd2414000df219 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | Following Bandung, Nasser officially adopted the "positive neutralism" of Yugoslavian president Josip Broz Tito and Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru as a principal theme of Egyptian foreign policy regarding the Cold War. Nasser was welcomed by large crowds of people lining the streets of Cairo on his return to Eg... | How did the Egyptian people react to Nasser after the conference? | {
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"welcomed by large crowds"
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572802a93acd2414000df21a | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | Following Bandung, Nasser officially adopted the "positive neutralism" of Yugoslavian president Josip Broz Tito and Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru as a principal theme of Egyptian foreign policy regarding the Cold War. Nasser was welcomed by large crowds of people lining the streets of Cairo on his return to Eg... | How did the Egyptian press react to Nasser's accomplishments? | {
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348
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"heralded"
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572803792ca10214002d9b7a | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | In 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, which Nasser determined had faile... | In what year did Egypt get a new constitution? | {
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"1956"
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572803792ca10214002d9b7b | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | In 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, which Nasser determined had faile... | What was the political party arrangement of the new constitution? | {
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"single-party system"
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572803792ca10214002d9b7c | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | In 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, which Nasser determined had faile... | What was the dominant political party? | {
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123
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"National Union"
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572803792ca10214002d9b7d | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | In 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, which Nasser determined had faile... | From what group did the National Union originate? | {
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269
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"Liberation Rally"
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572803792ca10214002d9b7e | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | In 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, which Nasser determined had faile... | Who did Nasser want more involved in his new political order? | {
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421
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"citizens"
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5728044f3acd2414000df24b | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | Nasser'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 candidates. The constitution granted... | Who could approve or reject candidates for the National Assembly? | {
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242
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"Nasser"
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5728044f3acd2414000df24c | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | Nasser'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 candidates. The constitution granted... | Who received new and special protections in the new constitution? | {
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"women"
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5728044f3acd2414000df24d | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | Nasser'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 candidates. The constitution granted... | What group dissolved when the new constitution was enacted? | {
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"RCC"
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} |
5728044f3acd2414000df24e | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | Nasser'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 candidates. The constitution granted... | Among the original Free Officers, what did Nasser do to his opponents? | {
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"sidelining"
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5728044f3acd2414000df24f | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | Nasser'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 candidates. The constitution granted... | What did Nasser's allies receive in the new arrangement? | {
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818
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"text": [
"high-ranking positions in the cabinet"
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} |
5728050dff5b5019007d9b10 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | After 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 government was agitated by N... | With what two nations did Nasser's foreign policy clash? | {
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192
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"text": [
"UK and France"
]
} |
5728050dff5b5019007d9b11 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | After 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 government was agitated by N... | What construction project suffered from foreign political retaliation against Nasser? | {
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622
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"text": [
"Aswan Dam"
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} |
5728050dff5b5019007d9b12 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | After 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 government was agitated by N... | What communist country did Nasser and Egypt recognize? | {
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"text": [
"China"
]
} |
5728050dff5b5019007d9b13 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | After 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 government was agitated by N... | France was angered by Nasser's support of the independence of what people? | {
"answer_start": [
251
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"text": [
"Algerian"
]
} |
5728050dff5b5019007d9b14 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | After 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 government was agitated by N... | The UK was chafed by Nasser's opposition to what agreement? | {
"answer_start": [
349
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"text": [
"Baghdad Pact"
]
} |
5728060d4b864d1900164266 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | Nasser 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 last British troops left on 1... | How did Nasser react to the news the the US and UK had blocked construction of th Aswan Dam? | {
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135
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"took great offense"
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} |
5728060d4b864d1900164267 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | Nasser 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 last British troops left on 1... | What piece of infrastructure did Nasser propose to nationalize? | {
"answer_start": [
192
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"text": [
"Suez Canal"
]
} |
5728060d4b864d1900164268 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | Nasser 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 last British troops left on 1... | What was Nasser's cabinet's knowledge of the nationalization scheme before Nasser announced it? | {
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"unaware"
]
} |
5728060d4b864d1900164269 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | Nasser 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 last British troops left on 1... | When did the last British troops leave Egypt? | {
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327
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"text": [
"1956"
]
} |
572806d8ff5b5019007d9b34 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | On 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 company's profits, and upheld tha... | What did Nasser propose to do with funds from the nationalized Suez Canal? | {
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123
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"text": [
"fund the Aswan Dam"
]
} |
572806d8ff5b5019007d9b35 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | On 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 company's profits, and upheld tha... | How many Egyptians did Nasser claim died building the Suez canal? | {
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406
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"text": [
"120,000"
]
} |
572806d8ff5b5019007d9b36 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | On 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 company's profits, and upheld tha... | Who did Nasser claim would still be paid despite nationalization of the canal? | {
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596
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"text": [
"existing stockholders"
]
} |
572806d8ff5b5019007d9b37 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | On 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 company's profits, and upheld tha... | What country had signed an agreement with Nasser in 1954? | {
"answer_start": [
544
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"text": [
"UK"
]
} |
572807b6ff5b5019007d9b54 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | The 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 Egypt, even among Nasser's ... | How did the Arab world react to news of the nationalization of the Suez Canal? | {
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160
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"text": [
"support"
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} |
572807b6ff5b5019007d9b55 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | The 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 Egypt, even among Nasser's ... | What nation's shipping was forbidden from using the Suez Canal? | {
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1088
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"text": [
"Israeli"
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} |
572807b6ff5b5019007d9b56 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | The 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 Egypt, even among Nasser's ... | What US ambassador spoke about the widespread support for Nasser's nationalization of the canal? | {
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183
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"text": [
"Henry A. Byroade"
]
} |
572807b6ff5b5019007d9b57 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | The 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 Egypt, even among Nasser's ... | Where was Nasser believed to be a spokesman for the poor and oppressed? | {
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666
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"text": [
"not only in Egypt, but all over the Third World"
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} |
57280ab42ca10214002d9c58 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | France 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 military intervention by the two ... | What nations were outraged by the nationalization scheme? | {
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0
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"France and the UK"
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} |
57280ab42ca10214002d9c59 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | France 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 military intervention by the two ... | What nation did Nasser judge impossible to become militarially involved? | {
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925
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"text": [
"Israel"
]
} |
57280ab42ca10214002d9c5a | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | France 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 military intervention by the two ... | What entity drew up an agreement that drastically reduced the threat of military action against Egypt? | {
"answer_start": [
546
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"text": [
"UN Security Council"
]
} |
57280ab42ca10214002d9c5b | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | France 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 military intervention by the two ... | What did the UK, France and Israel intend to do to Nasser? | {
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"text": [
"topple"
]
} |
57280b982ca10214002d9c84 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | On 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 Egyptian Army from Sinai to bols... | In what year did battle over the Suez Canal commence? | {
"answer_start": [
14
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"text": [
"1956"
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} |
57280b982ca10214002d9c85 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | On 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 Egyptian Army from Sinai to bols... | What did the British and French air forces bomb? | {
"answer_start": [
191
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"text": [
"Egyptian airfields in the canal zone"
]
} |
57280b982ca10214002d9c86 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | On 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 Egyptian Army from Sinai to bols... | What city did Nasser want to keep the French and British out of? | {
"answer_start": [
514
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"text": [
"Port Said"
]
} |
57280b982ca10214002d9c87 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | On 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 Egyptian Army from Sinai to bols... | Who wanted the Egyptian armored units to fight the Israelis? | {
"answer_start": [
634
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"text": [
"Amer"
]
} |
57280b982ca10214002d9c88 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | On 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 Egyptian Army from Sinai to bols... | What did Nasser do to the canal? | {
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802
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"text": [
"blockage"
]
} |
57280c6eff5b5019007d9bba | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | Despite 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 Nasser surrender himself to... | How many Egyptian soldiers died during the fighting? | {
"answer_start": [
59
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"text": [
"2,000"
]
} |
57280c6eff5b5019007d9bbb | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | Despite 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 Nasser surrender himself to... | How many Egyptian soldiers did the Israeli army capture? | {
"answer_start": [
143
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"text": [
"5,000"
]
} |
57280c6eff5b5019007d9bbc | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | Despite 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 Nasser surrender himself to... | To whom did Nasser authorize distribution of small arms? | {
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676
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"text": [
"civilian volunteers"
]
} |
57280c6eff5b5019007d9bbd | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | Despite 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 Nasser surrender himself to... | Who recommended Nasser surrender himself to the British? | {
"answer_start": [
211
],
"text": [
"Salah Salem"
]
} |
57280c6eff5b5019007d9bbe | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | Despite 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 Nasser surrender himself to... | What was the consequence to Nassir's admiration among the Arab world for Egypt's military failure? | {
"answer_start": [
545
],
"text": [
"undamaged"
]
} |
572811af4b864d19001643a0 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | It 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 dispatched to organize popular res... | How many Egyptians died in the battle for Port Said? | {
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919
],
"text": [
"Between 750 and 1,000"
]
} |
572811af4b864d19001643a1 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | It 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 dispatched to organize popular res... | What did Nasser think was the most importatnt location in the battle for the canal? | {
"answer_start": [
981
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"text": [
"Port Said"
]
} |
572811af4b864d19001643a2 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | It 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 dispatched to organize popular res... | In what state was the Egyptian army after fighting the French and UK? | {
"answer_start": [
493
],
"text": [
"shattered"
]
} |
572811af4b864d19001643a3 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | It 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 dispatched to organize popular res... | Who was ultimately able to claim victoy in Port Said? | {
"answer_start": [
847
],
"text": [
"British-French forces"
]
} |
572812604b864d19001643b8 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | The 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 "tripartite conspiracy". By t... | What country was opposed to the invasion of the canal? | {
"answer_start": [
4
],
"text": [
"U.S."
]
} |
572812604b864d19001643b9 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | The 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 "tripartite conspiracy". By t... | What leader did Nasser applaud? | {
"answer_start": [
9
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"text": [
"Eisenhower"
]
} |
572812604b864d19001643ba | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | The 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 "tripartite conspiracy". By t... | What military force was brought in to calm the situation? | {
"answer_start": [
126
],
"text": [
"United Nations Emergency Force"
]
} |
572812604b864d19001643bb | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | The 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 "tripartite conspiracy". By t... | What did Nasser impose as a result of the conflict? | {
"answer_start": [
589
],
"text": [
"rigorous requirements for residency"
]
} |
572813383acd2414000df3d3 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | By 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 Arabs radio station spread Nasse... | What radio station furthered Nasser's agenda? | {
"answer_start": [
275
],
"text": [
"Voice of the Arabs"
]
} |
572813383acd2414000df3d4 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | By 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 Arabs radio station spread Nasse... | What were Arab admirers of Nasser called? | {
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887
],
"text": [
"Nasserites"
]
} |
572813383acd2414000df3d5 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | By 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 Arabs radio station spread Nasse... | What did the admirers of Nasser lack? | {
"answer_start": [
835
],
"text": [
"structure and organization"
]
} |
572813383acd2414000df3d6 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | By 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 Arabs radio station spread Nasse... | Who said that Nasser conquered the Arab workd with radio? | {
"answer_start": [
403
],
"text": [
"Eugene Rogan"
]
} |
572813383acd2414000df3d7 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | By 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 Arabs radio station spread Nasse... | What would have Nasser prefferred his admirers call themselves? | {
"answer_start": [
964
],
"text": [
"Arab nationalists"
]
} |
572813fb3acd2414000df3ed | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | In 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 region. Eisenhower tried to iso... | What was the policy meant to contain communism in the middle east? | {
"answer_start": [
36
],
"text": [
"Eisenhower Doctrine"
]
} |
572813fb3acd2414000df3ee | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | In 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 region. Eisenhower tried to iso... | When was the Eisenhower Doctrine adopted? | {
"answer_start": [
11
],
"text": [
"1957"
]
} |
572813fb3acd2414000df3ef | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | In 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 region. Eisenhower tried to iso... | What leader did the US prop up to foil Nasser? | {
"answer_start": [
393
],
"text": [
"King Saud"
]
} |
572813fb3acd2414000df3f0 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | In 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 region. Eisenhower tried to iso... | What country joined an alliance with Egypt, Syria and Saudi Arabia? | {
"answer_start": [
528
],
"text": [
"Jordan"
]
} |
572813fb3acd2414000df3f1 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | In 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 region. Eisenhower tried to iso... | Although not communist, what about Nasser concerned pro-western groups? | {
"answer_start": [
225
],
"text": [
"pan-Arabism"
]
} |
572814a52ca10214002d9d7c | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | Relations 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 imperialists". Relations with... | What leader accused Nasser of trying to overthrow him? | {
"answer_start": [
29
],
"text": [
"King Hussein"
]
} |
572814a52ca10214002d9d7d | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | Relations 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 imperialists". Relations with... | What did Nasser call King Hussein? | {
"answer_start": [
277
],
"text": [
"a tool of the imperialists"
]
} |
572814a52ca10214002d9d7e | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | Relations 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 imperialists". Relations with... | What non-Egyptian leader was concerned about Nasser's popularity outside of Egypt? | {
"answer_start": [
321
],
"text": [
"King Saud"
]
} |
572814a52ca10214002d9d7f | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | Relations 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 imperialists". Relations with... | Despite conflicts with Arab governments, who continued to support Nasser? | {
"answer_start": [
616
],
"text": [
"citizens"
]
} |
572815794b864d1900164430 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | By 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 and made them a part of his ... | What nations' assets did Nasser nationalize in 1957? | {
"answer_start": [
54
],
"text": [
"British and French"
]
} |
572815794b864d1900164431 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | By 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 and made them a part of his ... | How much of the economy was not controlled by Nassir's government? | {
"answer_start": [
401
],
"text": [
"two-thirds"
]
} |
572815794b864d1900164432 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | By 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 and made them a part of his ... | What entity did Nasser spearhead that was a boon for Egypt's economy? | {
"answer_start": [
595
],
"text": [
"Helwan steelworks"
]
} |
572815794b864d1900164433 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | By 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 and made them a part of his ... | What nation did Nasser join economic forces with? | {
"answer_start": [
776
],
"text": [
"Soviet Union"
]
} |
572815794b864d1900164434 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | By 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 and made them a part of his ... | What project did Nasser cooperate with the Soviet Union on? | {
"answer_start": [
816
],
"text": [
"Aswan Dam"
]
} |
57281dcd3acd2414000df4db | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | As 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 record of intervention in politi... | What country wanted to join with Egypt? | {
"answer_start": [
33
],
"text": [
"Syria"
]
} |
57281dcd3acd2414000df4dc | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | As 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 record of intervention in politi... | What Syrian group did Nasser crack down on? | {
"answer_start": [
963
],
"text": [
"communists"
]
} |
57281dcd3acd2414000df4dd | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | As 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 record of intervention in politi... | What was the Egyptian-Syrian alliance called? | {
"answer_start": [
756
],
"text": [
"United Arab Republic"
]
} |
57281dcd3acd2414000df4de | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | As 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 record of intervention in politi... | What year was the UAR formed? | {
"answer_start": [
402
],
"text": [
"1958"
]
} |
57281e642ca10214002d9e30 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | While 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. As a consequence of Saud's s... | Who tried to assassinate Nasser? | {
"answer_start": [
27
],
"text": [
"King Saud"
]
} |
57281e642ca10214002d9e31 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | While 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. As a consequence of Saud's s... | How was the assassination supposed to have been carried out? | {
"answer_start": [
265
],
"text": [
"shoot down Nasser's plane"
]
} |
57281e642ca10214002d9e32 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | While 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. As a consequence of Saud's s... | Who assumed power in Saudi Arabia after the failed assassination attempt? | {
"answer_start": [
439
],
"text": [
"King Faisal"
]
} |
57281e642ca10214002d9e33 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | While 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. As a consequence of Saud's s... | What was King Faisal's position toward Nasser? | {
"answer_start": [
460
],
"text": [
"opponent"
]
} |
57281f1a2ca10214002d9e4c | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | A 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 Amer in Egypt, and Sabri al-A... | How many members were in the National Assembly? | {
"answer_start": [
112
],
"text": [
"600"
]
} |
57281f1a2ca10214002d9e4d | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | A 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 Amer in Egypt, and Sabri al-A... | How many members of the National Assembly were from Egypt? | {
"answer_start": [
142
],
"text": [
"400"
]
} |
57281f1b2ca10214002d9e4e | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | A 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 Amer in Egypt, and Sabri al-A... | What Soviet leader did Nasser spar with? | {
"answer_start": [
432
],
"text": [
"Khrushchev"
]
} |
57281f1b2ca10214002d9e4f | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | A 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 Amer in Egypt, and Sabri al-A... | What did Khrushchev want Nasser to remove the ban on? | {
"answer_start": [
481
],
"text": [
"Communist Party"
]
} |
57281f1b2ca10214002d9e50 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | A 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 Amer in Egypt, and Sabri al-A... | Who were the two National Assembly vice-presidents in Egypt? | {
"answer_start": [
278
],
"text": [
"Boghdadi and Amer"
]
} |
57281fd84b864d19001644e2 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | In 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 issue to Sarraj, who provided... | Who was Nasser's opponent in Lebanon? | {
"answer_start": [
106
],
"text": [
"Camille Chamoun"
]
} |
57281fd84b864d19001644e3 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | In 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 issue to Sarraj, who provided... | What did Lebanese pro-Nasser groups want? | {
"answer_start": [
176
],
"text": [
"to unite with the UAR"
]
} |
57281fd84b864d19001644e4 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | In 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 issue to Sarraj, who provided... | What did Nasser want to deny Chamoun? | {
"answer_start": [
564
],
"text": [
"a second presidential term"
]
} |
57281fd84b864d19001644e5 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | In 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 issue to Sarraj, who provided... | Who was in charge of dealing with the Lebanon situation? | {
"answer_start": [
300
],
"text": [
"Sarraj"
]
} |
57281fd84b864d19001644e6 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | In 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 issue to Sarraj, who provided... | What degree of support did pro-Nasser factions in Lebanon receive? | {
"answer_start": [
321
],
"text": [
"limited"
]
} |
572820a64b864d19001644fe | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | On 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 an attack on the UAR". On 1... | What two men overthrew the Iraqi monarchy? | {
"answer_start": [
32
],
"text": [
"Abdel Karim Qasim and Abdel Salam Aref"
]
} |
572820a64b864d19001644ff | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | On 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 an attack on the UAR". On 1... | What anti-Nasser Iraqi was assassinated? | {
"answer_start": [
176
],
"text": [
"Nuri al-Said"
]
} |
572820a64b864d1900164500 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | On 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 an attack on the UAR". On 1... | Where did US Marines land? | {
"answer_start": [
349
],
"text": [
"Lebanon"
]
} |
572820a64b864d1900164501 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | On 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 an attack on the UAR". On 1... | Why did Jordan and Lebanon seek outside aid? | {
"answer_start": [
445
],
"text": [
"to prevent them from falling to pro-Nasser forces"
]
} |
572820a64b864d1900164502 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | On 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 an attack on the UAR". On 1... | How did Nasser see the prospects for Arab unity? | {
"answer_start": [
569
],
"text": [
"unblocked"
]
} |
572821723acd2414000df527 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | In 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 should be run. He put Syria... | Who did Nasser appoint to run Syria? | {
"answer_start": [
327
],
"text": [
"Sarraj"
]
} |
572821723acd2414000df528 | Gamal_Abdel_Nasser | In 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 should be run. He put Syria... | What was Syria like under Sarraj? | {
"answer_start": [
377
],
"text": [
"police state"
]
} |
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