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What influence did the Suez Crisis have on British decolonisation 1956-64?
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What influence did the Suez Crisis have on British decolonisation 1956-64? The Suez Crisis of 1956 played a large in British decolonisation of the Empire between the period of 1956-64. The crisis and its effects, upset British confidence and prestige; however, the Crisis was not the single cause of the demise of the British Empire. The military action at the Suez Canal in 1956 can be seen as a success, as the British achieved their aim of driving the Egyptians out of the Suez Canal. However, the war was a diplomatic disaster. Britain was seen as the aggressor and also fallible. It led to a worldwide outcry and Britain was openly criticised by the USA and President Eisenhower. It seemed to the Empire that Britain was incapable of conducting a foreign policy independently of the USA. The failure to defeat Nasser meant that his prestige was greatly increased, causing a greater...
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