Britain- Transition from Empire

Question 1

How well did Britain make the transition from Empire to commonwealth?

Answer 1

• Decisin of newly independent states of India and Pakistan to stay within CW was success
• CW supported Britains involvement in Korean War
• Decision of South Africa to rejoin CW was indication of success

Question 2

Failures/ weakness?

Answer 2

• The colonial wars were costly
• CW was critical of Britains actions in suez crisis
• South Africa withdrew in 1961 over hostility to its Apartheid regime
• CW disliked attempts to restrict immigration to Britain from 1962