Part 4: Britain in the 20th Century Flashcards
When was Kenya independent?
1963
When was the African Gold Coast independent?
1957
When did Military Junta take control of Argentina?
1976
How many Argentines died when the General Belgrano sank?
320
When was the Falkland War?
April to June 1982
How did the Falkland War benefit Margaret Thatcher?
She provoked feelings of national pride in Brits. She was re-elected in 1983.
When did Britain join the EEC?
predecessor to the EU
1973
How many EU citizens live in a different EU country?
11 million
How many EU citizens move to a different EU country every year?
3.4 million
What countries joined the EU in 2004?
Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic
How many Eastern Europeans came in 2004-06?
600,000
When did Britain vote to leave the EU?
23rd June 2016
What happened to hate crimes after the Brexit vote?
15-25% increase in hate/religious hate crimes in England and Wales.
Why do some people have negative perceptions to immigration?
-Fewer school spaces/job opportunities/resources
Politicians like Nigel Farage (UKIP) capitalised on this to scare people into voting Leave.
When was the British Nationality Act and how is it significant?
- Commonwealth citizens could work in the UK.