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The Suez Canal was an important waterway in Egypt and a significant site in the Age of Imperialism. More specifically, European nations such as Britain and France fought over control of the Suez Canal, as it proved to be a strategic waterway for imperialistic campaigns. As such, historians consider the history of the Suez Canal to be significant to the European imperialism in Africa (Scramble for Africa) and British Imperialism in India.
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How many people died during the construction of the Suez Canal?
Approximately 120,000 workers died during the construction of the Suez Canal.
What was Ferdinand de Lessups responsible for the construction of?
Ferdinand de Lessups is responsible for the construction of the Suez canal. The Suez Canal was constructed in 1859.
When was the completion of the construction of the Suez Canal?
1869
When was the Suez Canal constructed?
Construction of the Suez Canal started in December 1858, and was officially opened in November 1869.
Are Africa and Asia connected by land?
Not now. They were prior to the construction of the Suez Canal in November, 1869.
How did the construction of the Suez Canal support nation building?
well they got more trade and things they needed so they got it :)
What year did formal construction of the Suez canal begin?
1859
What Canal connects to Mediterranean sea and the Red sea?
The Suez Canal.
Where is the Suez Canal and what role did it play in imperialism?
The Suez Canal is located in Egypt. The role that it played in imperialism was that it was easier to bring raw materials from western Europe to Asia. It was a body of water that cut through the borders so that they didn't have to go on land to deliver goods.
What was bad about the Suez Canal?
Over 2.4 million Egyptian workers were involved in the digging of the Suez Canal; over 125,000 lost their lives during the construction.
What is the famous canal in Egypt called?
Suez Canal...The Suez Canal
What made construction of the Suez canal easier?
yes thats correct guh.
