Foreign Policy Flashcards
1
Q
When did Fiji gain independence?
A
1970
2
Q
Ping Pong diplomacy
A
1971 - led to the opening of USA-PRC negotiations
3
Q
When did SALT talks begin?
A
1972
4
Q
Who visited the PRC in 1972?
A
Nixon
5
Q
When did Britain gain entry to the EEC?
A
1973
6
Q
When did Heath visit the PRC?
A
1974
7
Q
Explain the weakness of Britain’s bargaining position with regards to Europe.
A
Needed entry as they could not survive alone economically and as they had not been involved in the setting up of the eec they could not negotiate from a position of strength.
8
Q
Name one thing Britain had to agree to in order to be granted EEC entry.
A
Commonwealth imports could no longer enter Britain on preferential terms - for example, goods from australia and canada now had a european tariff placed on them
