Key Cheonology - The Conservative governments, 1951-57 Flashcards
1
Q
What happened in May 1953?
A
Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
2
Q
What happened in April 1955?
A
Retirement of Winston Churchill
3
Q
What happened in June 1955?
A
Conservative election victory under Anthony Eden
4
Q
What happened in October 1956?
A
Humiliating failure of Anglo-French invasion at Suez
5
Q
What happened in January 1957?
A
Resignation of Anthony Eden
6
Q
What happened in February 1957?
A
New government formed under Harold Macmillan
7
Q
What happened in October 1951?
A
Conservative victory in general election