NZ economic and international security Flashcards
1
Q
NZ international security before 1945
A
- joined league of nations
- ensured collective security
- signed the Canberra pact with Aus to improve military development
2
Q
NZ international security after 1945
A
- formed UN (PM Fraser helped)
- creation of ANZUS in September 1951 against communism and japan military
- made treaty with Japan after formation of ANZUS
- also joined ANZAM which was then replaced by the 5 defence powers arrangement in 1971
3
Q
NZ international security in south pacific
A
- created the Colombo plan to provide economic support to help countries develop and move away from communism
- fought in Vietnam war to stop spread of communism
4
Q
SEATO
A
- South East Asia Treaty Organisation to provide a sense of security and a defence arrangement
- signed in 1954
5
Q
CHOGM
A
- the commonwealth nations established in 1949 to replace the old British Empire
6
Q
NZ economic security
A
- threatened by Britain joining EEC (European economic community)
- Britain joins in 1973 for economic benefits
7
Q
Consequences of Britain joining EEC
A
- NZ were allowed to send 71 percent of produce to britain for 5 years
- this forced us to become more independent
- find more trading lines
8
Q
NAFTA
A
NZ, Aus free trade agreement signed in 1965
9
Q
CER
A
closer economic relations signed in 1983
