Today’s Schedule – 4/24/13

Lecture: Origins of Middle East conflict-Palestine and Israel-Suez Canal Crisis

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Middle East

Ancient Israel

Ottoman Empire

Israel under British Control

Israel Post-WWII

Present Day Israel

Suez Canal Crisis: 1956-57

• Important trade route• Controlled by British• Egypt nationalized• Great Britain, France and Israel attack– US in awkward position

• Allies on both sides• Fear of driving towards communism

• UN intervenes • Egypt maintains control

Effects Suez Canal Crisis

• Arab nationalism• End of European imperialism• US superpower• Spread of Cold War to Africa