In 1970, President Nasser died and was succeeded by Anwar Sadat. Sadat switched Egypt's Cold War allegiance from the Soviet Union to the United States, expelling Soviet advisors in 1972. He launched the Infitah economic reform policy, while clamping down on religious and secular opposition. In 1973, Egypt, along with Syria, launched the October War, a surprise attack to regain part of the Sinai territory Israel had captured 6 years earlier. it presented Sadat with a victory that allowed him to regain the Sinai later in return for peace with Israel. COUNT 5
QSN1 When did Nasser die? ANS1 1970 QSN2 Who succeeded Nasser? ANS2 Anwar Sadat QSN3 Which side of the Cold War was Sadat? ANS3 United States, QSN4 What was the October War? ANS4 surprise attack to regain part of the Sinai territory Israel had captured 6 years earlier QSN5 What did Sadat exchange for the remainder of Sinai? ANS5 peace with Israel