Foreign policy 50-64 Flashcards
When was the Winds of Change Speech
1960
What did the Winds of Change Speech signify
The change in policy from managing the upsurges towards independence into a smooth transition period of decolonisation
Which country gained independence in 1957
Ghana
Where was the Mau Mau rebellion and when did it start
Kenya, 1952
When was the Suez crisis
1956
Who was the Egyptian leader under Suez
Nasser
When did Kenya gain independence
1963
What was the duration of the Korean War
1950-53
When was the EEC formed
1957
When was EFTA formed
1959
Why did Britain not wish to get involved in the EEC at first
Few available leaders and politicians to take up roles in Europe, skepticism of free market by the left, wishing to keep strong ties with the US and the commonwealth, preservation of traditional trade links
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Where did Britain had to negotiate on EEC membership
Common Agricultural Policy
When did Britain apply to the EEC and when did they fail
1961
Who was the Chief Negotiator at EEC
Edward Heath
Why was the British application vetoed
Inability to adapt to existing structures and deals, the lack of commitment due to stress on special relationship and the commonwealth, Charles De Gaulle personal prejudice against Britain
When did Britain test its first atomic bomb
1952
When did Britain test its H bomb
1957
What occurred in 1958
The Mutual Defense Agreement
Who tested their atomic bombs before Britain
USA and USSR
What was abandoned in 1960 and replaced with
Blue Streak to American submarine weapons system
What was the largest pressure group in Britain and what did they call for
CND called for unilateral nuclear disarmament
Who supported CND in government
Left of labour
How many showed up the the protest in 1958
8000 at weapons research base
Why did Britain try join the EE
Boost industrial production to help exports, increase efficiency through competition, stimulate economic growth, US wished to create link to Europe
Who supported the Korean War
UN, UK,UK
How many soldiers did Britain send to fight in Korea
90,000
Where was Britain fighting independence movements
Malaya, Kenya , Cyprus
