The United States responded to Gamal Abdul Nasser's declaration of neutrality in the Cold War by _________________.

A) threatening to use American warships to close the Suez Canal
B) going back on its promise to finance the Aswan Dam project
C) cutting off all foreign aid to Nasser's government
D) threatening to use "disinformation" to destabilize the Nasser government

Gamal Abdul Nasser

An Egyptian military officer and statesman who served as the second President of Egypt from 1954 until his death in 1970, known for his nationalist policies and his key role in the pan-Arab movement.

Aswan Dam Project

Refers to the construction of two dams on the Nile River in Egypt, with the most notable being the Aswan High Dam, which was completed in 1970 to control floods, provide increased water storage for irrigation, and generate hydroelectric power.

Neutrality

The state or position of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, disagreement, etc., particularly in the context of countries during wartime.