Political Developments: Scandals and Decline in the Conservatives by 1964 Flashcards
(10 cards)
What happened to the 1961 EEC application in 1963?
It was denied
Why did Macmillan put in an EEC application?
He felt it was essential to keep Britain as a powerful country
What policy setback was there with Nuclear Missiles? When?
Blue Streak Missile program was cancelled in 1960
What was Macmillans alternative to Blue Streak Missiles?
Buying Polaris Missiles from America
What happened with the Profumo scandal?
Profumo was caught having an affair with a young model
How did Profumo handle the scandal in court when he was on trial?
Profumo lied in court
What did the Profumo scandal show about The Establishment?
It was terrible and it showed a weakness in the Establishment
What was the Philby Issue?
Philby was caught passing information to the USSR
Where did Philby flee to after the case?
Moscow
What was the Argyll Divorce Case?
Duke of Argyll sued his wife on accounts of adultery
