Refer to the Reading on Haiku (Same Title As Above)

Nasser’s Consolidation of Power

Refer to the reading on Haiku (Same title as above)

1. Maintaining Leadership a. Explain why the consolidation and maintenance of power was more complicated than the initial seizure of power. (5 pts.) b. Read Thinking and Social Skills and answer the accompanying question: What does such a long tradition of a free and independent press say about a country? (5 pts.) c. Explain the two difficult tasks the Free Officers faced in trying to consolidate power (10 pts.)

2. Thinking and Research Skills Research the terms coup d’etat” and “revolution” a. What do you think is the main difference between the two?? (5 pts.) b. Why do you think Nasser preferred to use the expression the “July Revolution”? (5 pts.)

3. After the Coup List the political changes made in the first few months after the coup. (5 pts.)

4. Elimination of Rivals a. Outline how the Free Officers eliminated their potential rivals on the Left. (10 pts.) b. Outline how the Free Officers eliminated the Liberal Reformists (Wafd Party) as potential rivals. (10 pts.) c. Explain the purpose, goals, and significance of the Liberation Rally. (5 pts.)

5. Rewriting the Constitution a. What changes were made to the government and what roles did the Free Officers have? (5 pts.) b. Outline how the relationship between the Free Officers and the Muslim Brotherhood changed between 1952 and 1954. (5 pts.)

6. Nasser Triumphant a. Describe the battle for power that took place between General Neghib and Nasser. (5 pts.) b. Explain how Nasser outmaneuvered Neghib in March, 1954. (5 pts.) c. Detail the actions taken by the Free Officers that led to Neghib’s loss of public support. (5 pts.) d. Explain how the Muslim Brotherhood was finally eliminated as a potential rival. (5 pts.)