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What is the statute of Westminster

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A policy that meant that each country was responsible for its own foreign policy

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Did NZ accept the statute of Westminster

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No. NZ wanted to stay with its mother country Britain

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What is said that the ANZAC spirit was …… At Gallipoli

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Forged

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What was the Japanese naval fleet ranked in 1920

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3rd

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Where did Britain build a naval base

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Singapore

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What was wrong with the placement of the guns

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They were all facing the sea (south) when Japan attack by land (north)

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When did Britain declare war on Germany

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1/9/1939

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What is Savage’s famous quote

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Where Britain goes we

go

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When did Japan take over the Singapore base

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February 1942

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Even being severe outnumbered, how did Japan win

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Air strikes, jungle attacking, Britain didn’t aim its guns right

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What is the United Nations

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An international organisation made to settle disputes and create peace

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Who helped write the UN Covenant

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Peter Fraser

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What is the Cold War

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An economic battle between America and the USSR. No fighting occurred which is why it is called cold

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What is sovereignty

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The right to self rule

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What is communism

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A political system where no single person owns a company or business, where everyone is equal however some are more equal than other

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What is capitalism

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Opposite of communism. Every dollar (after tax) you earn is yours and you have the rights and say In your production.

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What is the United Nation Security Council

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Contains five permanent members (America, Russia, France, China, and Britain), each of these have the right to veto.

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What is a veto

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Stop a policy occurring. Blocking a decision or action

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What is the Red Scare

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The belief made by the Western world that the USSR was fuelling revolution to overthrow capitalism and democracy

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Who is Raymond William Bussey

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Soldier and Old Boy who was the Victorian across for bravery because he laid the communication wire along the battlefield

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What is the League Of Nations

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Set up after WW1. Like the UN it was made to settle disputes

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What is collective security

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Multiple countries in an agreement to come to the aid of an invaded country in hopes they will do the same

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What is covenant

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A compact of agreement entered into by member countries which set out the aims, aspirations, and obligations of the organisation

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What is self determination

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The right for people to chose their own government

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What is ANZUS
AUS, NZ and USA. Defence treaty, same as collective security but in a smaller scale. It is that nth countries will come to the aid of another if it is getting attacked
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What is de-colonized
Which colonies of larger countries gain their independence
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What is the Commonwealth
Group of nations who were once apart of the Britain Empire but have become more independent and our now part of this
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What is CHOGM
Commonwealth Heads Of Government Meetings. This takes place every two years
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What is ANZAM
Australia, NZ and Britain
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What is SEATO
South East Asia Treaty Organisation
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What is the South Pacific Commission
Aimed to promote economic improvement of the region
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What is the South Pacific Forum
Like the South Pacific Commission except it takes a broader look on other issues such as trade
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What is the EEC
European Economic Community
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What was NZ's problem with Britain joining the EEC
Meant NZ lost a lot if not all of its trade with basically its only trader
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Who and when did Britain get vetoed Britain from joining the EEC
France. 1963
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When did Britain finally join the EEC
1973. After applying in 1971
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When was the Korean War
1950-1953
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What is the Domino Theory
A theory that communism will spread across Asia and the Pacific with each country representing a domino. The more countries becoming communist, the more dominos falling
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When did the nuclear arms race begin. Why did it start
1949. Because the USSR dropped a nuclear bomb which made the USSR and the USA compete
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Where was the Korean War divided
38th parallel
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Who saw North Korea invading South Korea as the Soviet Union trying to expand
Harry Truman
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What did Harry Truman think of North Korea invading South Korea
As the Soviet Union trying to expand
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Why did NZ send troops to Korea
Because we decided to support America because they were protecting us so we had to support them. Also because of ANZUS
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When was ANZUS signed
September 1 1951
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How many troops were sent to the Korean War and what were they called. Give other information
3700. They were called Kayforce. Of the 3700 troops 37 died. NZ per head of population contributed the 3rd most amount of troops after America and South Korea itself
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What economic gain dos NZ get after the Korean War. What industries did USA invest in
Economic gain because of wool. America also invested in our economy especially forestry
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What is the Korean War also known as
The forgotten war
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When was the Vietnam War
1955-1972
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What is the Vietnam war otherwise known as. Why
American War because Vietnam had so many wars
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Who was the leader of North Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh
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Who was the leader of South Vietnam
Ngo Dinh Diem
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How was Vietnam separated
Along the 17th parallel
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What are the Viet Cong (VC)
Communists living in South Vietnam using guerrilla tactics to overthrow Ngo Dinh Diem
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Who thought that NZ was being sucked into another Korean War
Holyoake.
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What did Holyoake think of the Vietnam War
That it was like another Korean War. Unwinnable
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For America, what is the main problem with guerrilla tactics (think of friend or foe)
That America had no way of knowing who were VC or civilian because they had no uniform, America just bombed Vietnam. This made people go steer away from America which defeated the purpose of America going there in the first place
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What is a nationalist
A person who believes passionately in the interests of its nation
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What is an isolationist
A term given to nations who are reluctant to get involved in international affairs
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How many troops did NZ send to Vietnam
3800
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What does ANZAM stand for
Australia NZ and Malaya (Malaysia)
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When was SEATO set up
1954
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Name 5 countries to join SEATO
NZ, Australia, Britain, France, America, Laos, Cambodia, South Vietnam, Pakistan, Phillippines, Thailand
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How much did NZ still get to trade with Britain after they joined the EEC. How long was this for
71%. 5 years. This would be looked at afterwards to see if it would continue after 1977
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What is NAFTA
New Zealand Australian Free Trade Agreement
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What was a possible benefit for Britain joking the EEC
NZ had to diversify its markets
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What is symbiotic
A mutually beneficial agreement
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What is CER
Closer Economic Relations between Australia and NZ
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What is GATT
General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. Goal to reduce tariff barriers to global trade
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By the mid 1970s, what percentage of NZs trade involved Britain
20%
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Where was France doing most of its atmospheric nuclear testing
Mururoa islands
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Where had France done its testing before moving to the Pacific
Algeria
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Why was Holyoake reluctant to antagonise Frande about the testing
Because France could veto NZ having any trade with Britain
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What party was Keith Holyoake
National
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What party is Lange
Labour (Labour Lange)
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Who asked the worlds government to condemn France
Kirk
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Name 3 things Kirk did to stop France from testing
1- asked world governments to condemn France 2- sent a naval ship to Mururoa in protest 3- took France to the International Court of Justice
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What is Muldoon's famous quote
Our foreign policy is trade
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When was David Lange elected PM
1984
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What time was Muldoon elected for
1975-1984
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What does ANZAM stand for
Australia NZ and Malaya (Malaysia)
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When was SEATO set up
1954
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Name 5 countries to join SEATO
NZ, Australia, Britain, France, America, Laos, Cambodia, South Vietnam, Pakistan, Phillippines, Thailand
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How much did NZ still get to trade with Britain after they joined the EEC. How long was this for
71%. 5 years. This would be looked at afterwards to see if it would continue after 1977
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What is NAFTA
New Zealand Australian Free Trade Agreement
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What was a possible benefit for Britain joking the EEC
NZ had to diversify its markets
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What is symbiotic
A mutually beneficial agreement
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What is CER
Closer Economic Relations between Australia and NZ
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What is GATT
General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. Goal to reduce tariff barriers to global trade
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By the mid 1970s, what percentage of NZs trade involved Britain
20%
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Where was France doing most of its atmospheric nuclear testing
Mururoa islands
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Where had France done its testing before moving to the Pacific
Algeria
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Why was Holyoake reluctant to antagonise Frande about the testing
Because France could veto NZ having any trade with Britain
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What party was Keith Holyoake
National
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What party is Lange
Labour (Labour Lange)
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Who asked the worlds government to condemn France
Kirk
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Name 3 things Kirk did to stop France from testing
1- asked world governments to condemn France 2- sent a naval ship to Mururoa in protest 3- took France to the International Court of Justice
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What is Muldoon's famous quote
Our foreign policy is trade
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When was David Lange elected PM
1984
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What time was Muldoon elected for
1975-1984

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