Anthony Eden (AQA A-Level History): Quizzes
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In what year did Anthony Eden become prime minister?
In what year did Anthony Eden become prime minister?
1955
What personal weaknesses did Eden struggle with as prime minister?
What personal weaknesses did Eden struggle with as prime minister?
Poor health & temperamental nature
How did Eden's view of the United States differ from Churchill's?
How did Eden's view of the United States differ from Churchill's?
He harboured doubts about US reliability
What did Eden believe formed the essential basis of British strength?
What did Eden believe formed the essential basis of British strength?
Commonwealth unity
What was the main consequence of the Baghdad Pact formed in 1955?
What was the main consequence of the Baghdad Pact formed in 1955?
Antagonising Egyptian leader Nasser
On what date did Nasser nationalize the Suez Canal Company?
On what date did Nasser nationalize the Suez Canal Company?
26 July 1956
When did King Hussein dismiss Glubb Pasha from commanding Jordan's military forces?
When did King Hussein dismiss Glubb Pasha from commanding Jordan's military forces?
March 1956
What was the Sèvres plan agreed in mid-October 1956?
What was the Sèvres plan agreed in mid-October 1956?
Israel attacks Egypt; UK/France intervene
When did Israeli forces invade the Sinai as part of the Sèvres plan?
When did Israeli forces invade the Sinai as part of the Sèvres plan?
29 October
What was the most significant impact of US opposition to the Suez invasion?
What was the most significant impact of US opposition to the Suez invasion?
Financial pressure causing run on pound