The World Flashcards
1
Q
Where did Britain Stand after WW2?
A
- The Sun never set on the British Empire.
- Britain was a world power - victory in WWII.
- Britain was an economic power
2
Q
UK’s three overlapping interests
A
- Europe.
- The Empire.
- “Special relationship” with US
3
Q
‘small pieces’ left in the ‘Empire’
A
The Falklands
The Virgin Islands
Bermuda.
Gibraltar
4
Q
How has the UK’s relationship with the U.S changed?
A
- The UK was previously an ‘equal’ partner to the U.S
- Now a ‘Loyal’ partner