Why Were the Mediterranean and the Suez Canal Considered the Lifeline

question 44

Short Answer

Why were the Mediterranean and the Suez Canal considered the lifeline of the British Empire?

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Definitions:

Spontaneous

Occurring without apparent external cause, impulsive or arising from a natural inclination or impulse.

Voluntary

Undertaken by choice or without coercion; an act done willingly.

Norms

Shared standards or rules that govern behaviors within a group or society, indicating what is considered appropriate or acceptable.

Morals

Principles or beliefs concerning what is right and wrong behavior, guiding individual conduct and decision-making.