Compare Britain 1951-2007

Question 1

Relationship with Europe

Answer 1

• Britain in 2007 was still unsure of its place in the world and therefore it was unsure of its relationship with Europe

Question 2

Relationship with the USA

Answer 2

Britain in 1951 and 2007 prized a strong relationship with USA above all else, it was still alive and well

Question 3

Place in the world

Answer 3

• Britain in 2007 retained its place at the ‘top table’ with a nuclear deterrent and a permanent seat at UN security council
• From Thatcher onward, Britain played a global role again.