When It Opened in 1869, the Suez Canal Was Most

question 15

Multiple Choice

When it opened in 1869, the Suez Canal was most important because of

• A) it devastating impact on the Ottoman Empire.
• B) its dramatic impact on shipping costs.
• C) its strategic importance for the French military.
• D) the effect it had on Egyptian nationalism.

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