Foreign Developments: Britain joining the EEC Flashcards
Why was Britain more able to join the EEC after 1969?
De Gaulle retired
When did Britain sign the treaty to let them in to the EEC? What was the treaty called?
1972, Treaty of Accession
Why was joining the EEC significant for Heath? Why did he feel this way?
He had wanted this for decades as he felt working together would prevent wars
What voting form did Britain join the EEC under?
A referendum
What is a referendum?
A vote where you can only vote on a single issue
How did leading industrialists find the entry in to the EEC?
As a very good opportunity
What was an issue for the public on joining the EEC to do with Germany?
Germany were once our enemies
Name a Labour Politician who wanted to join the EEC and one who did not
Roy Jenkins wanted to join James Callaghan did not
What did Heath do with EEC demands when attempting to join? Why might elections be a reason?
Complied to demands quickly as an election was near
Why were there divisions on joining the EEC in the Conservative Party?
They feared Britain would be losing its Sovereignty
Who was a significant Eurosceptic in the Conservative Party? What did he do at every stage of the bill?
Enoch Powell, voted against it at every stage
Who was a significant opposition to joinin the EEC in Labour? What did they say?
Tony Benn, said it would be a capitalist conspiracy
What was Labour’s final decision on joining the EEC when it came to Parliament? What did Wilson argue?
They opposed it, Wilson said the terms weren’t good enough
What did Wilson have to promise to keep the party together after the EEC bill passed?
That they would have a renegotiation and a national referendum
Why was joining the EEC an advantage for British Market Reach?
They could get in to the European market
