Multiple choice

Why did Britain take control of the Suez Canal?

  1. France traded control of the canal for lands in Africa

  2. the ruler of Egypt was unable to protect the canal

  3. The British wanted to secure access by sea to India

  4. The British wanted to build a road from Cairo to the Cape
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Explanation

The Suez Canal provided a vital, shorter shipping route between Europe and Asia, making it strategically essential for Britain to maintain access to its colony in India.

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