Foreign Relations

Question 1

In 1947, which British commitments did the ambassador to Washington declare Britain would have to withdraw from?

Answer 1

Greece, Turkey and Palestine

Question 2

What was the primary reason for Britain’s initial reluctance to join the EEC?

Answer 2

Fear of losing its relationship with the USA and the Commonwealth

Question 3

Which French president was suspicious of British involvement in the EEC?

Answer 3

Charles de Gaulle

Question 4

Why did Britain become a founding member of NATO in 1949?

Answer 4

To counter the spread of communism

Question 5

Which major conflicts was Britain involved in during the 1950s?

Answer 5

The Korean War and the Suez Crisis

Question 6

What were the main causes of deconolisation of the British Empire in the 1950s?

Answer 6

Independence rebellions, economic burden, Suez Crisis, US pressure

Question 7

Which organisation did Britain create as a rival to the EEC?

Answer 7

EFTA created in 1960 as a free trade organisation

Question 8

What was the primary goal of the Schuman Plan in 1950?

Answer 8

To establish a common market for coal and steel

Question 9

Which country blocked Britain’s application to join the EEC in 1961?

Answer 9

France

Question 10

What was the significance of Britain developing the H-bomb in 1957?

Answer 10

It led to the founding of the CND (Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament) in 1958