Chapter 15 - Nasser, Egypt & Arab Nationalism (Middle East)
Nasser's Dram- Water Wars & Middle East Unity!
Table of content
Global Setting 🌍
We're in the 1960s. The Middle East is bubbling with tension. Gamal Abdel Nasser, an Egyptian leader, stands tall amongst Arab nations.
Fun Fact Alert! 🚀
Imagine your school's most popular student. Now, picture that person uniting all the school cliques against the class next door. That's Nasser in the Arab world of the 1960s!
Nasser's Fame
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Even after facing challenges, Nasser remained a superstar in the Arab world.
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Global impact: He was the face of the Arab world internationally.
Twist in the Tale 🎲
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In 1963, military coups shake things up in Syria and Iraq.
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Both countries' new governments have an idea: "Hey, why not team up with Nasser for some Arab unity?"
However 🚧
These plans to form a united Arab front? They fizzled out. Why? Enter Israel!
Israel's Water Game- 🌊
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Israel was about to steal 75% of the water flow from the River Jordan.
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Purpose: They wanted to use this water for their crops and industries.
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Problem: Syria and Jordan relied heavily on this river. So, imagine your neighbor siphoning off 3/4 of your milkshake! Not cool, right?
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Chapter 15 - Nasser, Egypt & Arab Nationalism (Middle East)
Nasser's Dram- Water Wars & Middle East Unity!
Table of content
Global Setting 🌍
We're in the 1960s. The Middle East is bubbling with tension. Gamal Abdel Nasser, an Egyptian leader, stands tall amongst Arab nations.
Fun Fact Alert! 🚀
Imagine your school's most popular student. Now, picture that person uniting all the school cliques against the class next door. That's Nasser in the Arab world of the 1960s!
Nasser's Fame
-
Even after facing challenges, Nasser remained a superstar in the Arab world.
-
Global impact: He was the face of the Arab world internationally.
Twist in the Tale 🎲
-
In 1963, military coups shake things up in Syria and Iraq.
-
Both countries' new governments have an idea: "Hey, why not team up with Nasser for some Arab unity?"
However 🚧
These plans to form a united Arab front? They fizzled out. Why? Enter Israel!
Israel's Water Game- 🌊
-
Israel was about to steal 75% of the water flow from the River Jordan.
-
Purpose: They wanted to use this water for their crops and industries.
-
Problem: Syria and Jordan relied heavily on this river. So, imagine your neighbor siphoning off 3/4 of your milkshake! Not cool, right?
Unlock the Full Content!
Dive deeper and gain exclusive access to premium files of History HL. Subscribe now and get closer to that 45 🌟
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