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The British wanted to construct the Suez Canal in order to sail to Asia without having to sail around Africa. The canal became a vital part of the British Empire because it created a strong link between India and Europe that allowed Britain to maintain control of its overseas possessions.

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Egypt had too much debt that they could not pay back.

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