Syria demands union with Egypt Flashcards
1
Q
Relationship between Syria and Egypt
A
No common border
Different political and economic systems
Weak relationship
2
Q
How were the Syrians vulnerable and why did to they see Egypt as the solution to this problem?
A
Population: 4 million
Feel more secure if they joined Egypt’s 26 million
3
Q
When was the United Arab Republic born and what happened to political and economic systems?
A
February 1958
Political and economic systems merged together
4
Q
Syria’s reaction to union
A
Singing of Arab songs
Chanting of political slogans
Nasser treated like a hero
5
Q
What happened in Iraq 5 months after the creation of Iraq?
A
Iraqi army overthrew its king and declared Iraq a republic. Left Baghdad Pact
