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Until a few years before, the southern Confederate States of the USA had controlled the huge market for cotton and were its main suppliers. The Civil War had put an end to that because of the Union's blockade of Southern ports. The world looked for a new supplier of cotton. India quickly developed its cotton-growing and producing industy, The opening of the Suez Canal enormously shortened the voyage - and thereby significantly lowered the transport costs - and allowed India to take over the market from the Southern States.
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Which country acquired control of Suez canal by purchasing stock from the Egyptian ruler?
Great Britain
How did the british empire end?
It hasn't, although a lot of countries left the Empire is still going even if it is small.
Why did tensions escalate between Israel and Egypt in 1952?
The president of Egypt blocked Israeli ships from accessing the Suez Canal.
Why did people die in the Suez crisis?
9,999,999
What was happening in 1869?
In 1869 Mark Twain's first book The Innocents Abroad is published. Jesse James robs the bank that made him famous. The name of the bank was the Davies County Savings Association in Godlatin, Missouri.
Why the distance between India and Europe has been reduced by 7000 km with opening of Suez canal?
Suez Canal has reduced India's distance from Europe.
How has the opening of Suez canal benefited India?
The distance to europe from india has reduced by 7000 km
What is the distance between India and Europe after the opening of Suez canal?
7000km has been reduced between India and Europe.
The opening of suez canal, one of the important artificial waterways in the world was on ?
Nov. 17, 1869
For what occasion was Aida commissioned?
The opening of the Suez Canal.
Which body of water provides important shipping link between the mediterranean sea and the red sea?
The Suez Canal connects the Mediterranean and the Red sea.
What is the significance of the opening of the Suez canal in the development of nationalism among Filipinos?
The opening of the Suez Canal provided faster and easier access to Europe, which allowed for increased communication and exchange of ideas between the Philippines and nationalist movements in Europe. This facilitated the spread of nationalist sentiments and ideas among Filipinos, leading to a greater sense of identity and desire for self-determination.
Suez canal in India?
It is located in Egypt
What is the British lifeline to India?
The Suez Canal.
How much distance is reduced between India and Europe after opening the Suez canal?
The geographical position of the Suez Canal makes it the shortest route between East and West as compared with the Cape of Good Hope. The Canal route achieves saving in distance between the ports north and south of the Canal.
Why is the Suez canal important to the U.S.?
4.8% of total world oil pass through Suez canal
What are two important canals?
Panama Canal, Suez Canal
