To what Extent Is It Fair To Say British Foreign Policy Experienced The ‘winds Of Change’

Question 1

Relations with Europe

Answer 1

Treaty to Rome launched EEC in 1957, Britain was rejected by the french president who wanted to protect the EEC from nations like USA or UK

Question 2

What did the UK do in retaliation of being rejected from the EEC?

Answer 2

In 1959, Britain attempted to launch a rival European free trade association but this was not able to match EEC

Question 3

What did MacMillan do in relations to Europe?

Answer 3

1961 - MacMillan applied to join the EEC to encourage market growth, USA supported this as it links UK and Europe which benefits them.

Question 4

What happened in 1963 between EEC and Britain?

Answer 4

Britains entry was vetoed by France at the last minute in 1963. This shocked 5 of the other members and britain

Question 5

Was Britain and USA allied against USSR expansion?

Answer 5

Yes

Question 6

Kennedy and Macmillans relationship:

Answer 6

They had a good relationship, especially through the Cuban missile crisis. Kennedy would tell MacMillan about details. This made it seem as though Britain was important.

Question 7

Tensions between USA and Britain

Answer 7

• suez crisis

Question 8

Relations with the commonwealth/empire

Answer 8

-Britain had withdrawn from India in 1947 under labour.
- independence movements spread in the 1950’s i.e Kenya, Cyprus

Question 9

What was the ‘winds of change’?

Answer 9

• before 1960, the aim of the British imperial policy was to defeat nationalist revolts and maintain control of colonies in Africa
• MacMillan gave a speech in Cape Town, called for decolonisation
• South Africa voted to break away from Britain 1960