Macmillan Flashcards
1
Q
when did Macmillan replace Eden
A
1957
2
Q
when was Britains H bomb first developed
A
1957
3
Q
which countries gained independence in 1957
A
Ghana and Malaya
4
Q
who was home secretary in 1957
A
Butler
5
Q
what act came about in 1957
A
Homicide act
6
Q
what did Bevan want
A
unilateral nuclear disarmament
7
Q
when were the Nottingham Hill riots
A
19558
8
Q
what caused the Nottingham Hill riots
A
serious anti immigration
9
Q
when was the first motorway built
A
1958
10
Q
what was the first motorway called
A
M6 Preston bypass
11
Q
to what percentage did the amount of washing machines rise to
A
34%
12
Q
how many common wealth immigrants entered Britain in 1958
A
210 000
13
Q
when did Macmillan win the election
A
1959
14
Q
how many seats did the conservatives win
A
365
15
Q
what was Macmillan’s nickname
A
Supermac
