| − | The Aswan Dam in [[Egypt]], built from 1960-1970, was a project of [[Gamal Abdel Nassar]]. The dam would prevent the [[Nile River]] from flooding and would generate electricity. Nasser seized the [[Suez Canal]] in order to raise money for the dam. The [[Soviet Union]] also gave the Egyptians a great deal of money. | + | The Aswan Dam in [[Egypt]], built from 1960-1970, was a project of [[Gamal Abdel Nassar]]. The dam would prevent the [[Nile River]] from flooding and would generate electricity. Nasser seized the [[Suez Canal]] in order to raise money for the dam. The [[Soviet Union]] also gave the Egyptians a great deal of [[godless play money]]. |