Chapter 2.4: Britain's relations with Europe Flashcards
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In 19__, the ‘Treaty of ____’ was signed by ‘the Six’, which created the E________ E______ C________ (EEC)
In 1957, the ‘Treaty of Rome’ was signed by ‘the Six’ which created the European Economic Community (EEC)
Who were ‘the Six’?
Netherlands, Italy, France, Germany, Belgium and Luxemburg
What were the treaty’s three key aims?
- Establishment of a common market
- Adoption of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)
- Member states were required to operate a protectionist policy against all non-member states
At a party conference in _________ 19__, Labour leader H___ G_______ firmly dismissed the idea of Britain becoming a member of the ___
At a party conference in October 1962, Labour leader Hugh Gaitskell firmly dismissed the idea of Britain becoming a member of the EEC.
EFTA (E________ F____ T____ A_______) was set up in 19__ but never equaled the success of the EEC. BY 19__, most EFTA members had joined the EEC.
EFTA (European Free Trade Association) was set up in 1959 but never equaled the success of the EEC. BY 1972, most EFTA members had joined the EEC.
What year did Britain detonate its first hydrogen bomb?
1957
In 19__, M________ let it be known that the government was now considering applying to join the ___.
In 1961, Macmillan let it be known that the government was now considering applying to join the EEC.
In _______ 19__, Macmillan spoke at lengths in the House of ________, explaining why he was convinced that Britain should apply for a membership of the ___.
In August 1961, Macmillan spoke at lengths in the House of Commons, explaining why he was convinced that Britain should apply for a membership of the EEC.
In 19__, the ______ president de G_____, used his veto to block Britain’s first formal application to join the EEC.
In 1963, the French president de Gaulle, used his veto to block Britain’s first formal application to join the EEC.
