What influenced imperial policy: 1947-1967

Question 1

What influenced imperial policy in 1947-1967?

Answer 1

• Colonial policy had to respond to massive international/ domestic /colonial upheavals so vote in Labour government to deal with domestic issues following the war
• Rise in nationalist movements following the war (for example India)
• Has to respond to USA and USSR as international superpowers

Question 2

Marshall plan 1948-52

Answer 2

-Demonstrates that the UK was dependant on the US as they were supported by the US with $3.3 billion following WW2

Question 3

USA/UK co-operation over defence

Answer 3

• Anglo-American Mutual Defence Agreement in 1958 provides American assistance in developing British nuclear arsenal
• 1963 Polaris Sales Agreement with the USA agreeing to supply Britain with Polaris ballistic missiles for Royal Navy submarine

Question 4

Suez Crisis

Answer 4

Demonstrates that Britain wasn’t a leading world power as it has to act following US “permission” following Suez