1951-64 Foreign Flashcards
(23 cards)
What was blue streak?
Blue streak was a British nuclear missile programme that was scrapped in 1960 as it became far too expensive.
Ending the blue streak missile programme meant what for Britain?
They became dependent on the USA and no longer was a independent nuclear state.
What does the EEC stand for?
European economic community
What does the EEC aim to create
It aimed to create a common market, free movement of labour and goods.
To please France they promise to subsidise farmers.
They aim to develop atomic energy.
In what year did Britain test its first atomic bomb?
1952
What year did Britain test its hydrogen bomb?
1957
How many people took part in the march to aldermaston.
8000
What was the burgess and McLean affair
In 1951 the two officers fetched to the USSR but they could never find the third man. This caused America to stop sharing atomic information.
What was the wind of change speech and why was it significant?
The speech stated that the wind of change was spreading through Africa. The speech was important as it was given to the South African parliament.
What year was the wind of change speech?
1960
Why were economic issues a factor in decolonisation?
Britain could no longer afford the colonies.
Britain was reliant on the USA for money and they would not support and imperial power.
How much money did Britain owe India and why?
1200 million
Britain had agreed to pay all of India’s war costs.
What happened in Kenya?
The Mau Mau uprising led to 13,000 deaths
How did the United Nations influence decolonisation ?
The U.N emphasised the responsibility for bringing independence to colonies under imperial powers.
Why was the Suez Canal vital ?
It provided passage for 80% of the western oil
Why did nasser nationalise the canal
Because Britain and the USA pulled out of a deal to fund the dam project.
Why did the USA and Britain leave the dam project?
Because Nasser approached the USSR for funds.
What was the plan of attack and who was involved?
The Israelis would attack Egypt. The British and the french would go in to achieve a ceasefire while at the same time securing the dam.
When did the attack on the Suez Canal begin?
29th October 1956
How did the USA react to the news that Britain had invaded Egypt?
Eisenhower swore at Eden through a hotline.
They USA called an emergency meeting at the U.N security council. Britain vetoed the decision for a ceasefire.
Why did suez fail politically ?
The USSR would attack British forces.
Economically investors had pulled out and Britains economy was going to collapse.
The USA was furious that they had not been consulted.
How had Eden misjudged the American mood?
The USA was about to re elect and the president would not commit to a war based on imperialism.
What did the suez crisis show?
That Britain was weak and unable to act alone, during this time they were too dependent on the USA to stand up to the pressure.
