The 1960's- Foreign Policy

Question 1

Which Event demonstrated to Wilson That maintaining the Special Relationship was vital?

Answer 1

• Soviet Tanks entering Prauge.The removal of Czech Leader ,Dubeck. by the USSR

Question 2

What type of Support did Wilson provide to the USA during the Vietnam War?

Answer 2

Morale Support

Question 3

What were the reasons for Wilson’s Stance on the Vietnam War?

Answer 3

• Unpopular with the British left and party
• Britian Couldn’t afford to send troops (was economically dependent on USA)

Wilson’s Compromise was a failure. Left angry at Moral support, U.S angry at no troops.

Question 4

How were the Labour party divided on the issue of the EEC?

Answer 4

Left Wing: Capitalist Club

Right Wing: Preferred links with common wealth
–> Other right wingers were supportive of the EEC

Question 5

Why was the second EEC application rejected in 1966?

Answer 5

• Labour party were split–> Made application seem half hearted.
• De Gaulle remained PM of France –> Sceptical of U.S influence in Europe

Question 6

How were decolonisation and the defence budget linked?

Answer 6

-Healy had managed to cut the defence budget by £ 2 Billion by ‘70 through withdrawing troops “ East of Suez”.

Question 7

How was Britians defence system alligned with US’s

Answer 7

-Upgraded Polaris in order to support the U.S

Question 8

What difficulties were faced in the process of Decolonisation?Example?

Answer 8

-Minority Rule - Rhodesia: Smith refused to accept majority Rule