second half of the 20th century Flashcards

1
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United Nations formed

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1945 (October 24)

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2
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India becomes independent

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1947 (August 15)

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3
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National Health Service created

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1948

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4
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NATO formed

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1949 (April 4)

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5
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reign of Elizabeth II

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1953 (June 2) till now

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6
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Suez Crisis

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1956 (October 29)

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7
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Life Peerages Act

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1958

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8
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The Troubles in Ireland

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1960s

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9
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Britain enters the EEC

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1973

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10
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Falklands War

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1982 (April)

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11
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the Gulf War

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1990 (August 2) - 1991 (February 28)

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12
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Maastricht Treaty

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1993 (August 2)

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13
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Good Friday Agreement

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1998 (April 10)

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14
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Handover of Hong Kong

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1997

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15
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Death of Princess Diana

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1997 (August 31)

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16
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Establishment of the Scottish National Parliament

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1999

17
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Establishment of the National Assembly for Wales

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1999 (September 18)

18
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House of Lords Act

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1999 (November 11)