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CLEP Western Civ II

Category - Imperialism

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The building of the Suez Canal caused which of the following in Egypt?
  1. Control of Egypt was transferred from the British to the French.
  2. There was a dramatic increase in trade in Egypt.
  3. Egypt gained its independence.
  4. Britain and France took control of Egypt's economy.
  5. Egyptians and Algerians were in conflict over trade routes.
Explanation
Answer: D - The building of the Suez Canal caused the British and French to take over the economy of Egypt. Egypt went into debt to build the canal, and sold shares to Britain. When this was inadequate to cover the debt, Britain and France took over the economy, resulting in riots. Britain would maintain a controlling interest in Egypt well into the 20th century.
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