The Post-Colonial Situation, 1964–7 (AQA A-Level History): Flashcards
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When & by how much was sterling devalued?
When & by how much was sterling devalued?
November 1967, 15%
Deadline: UK military withdrawal from Persian Gulf & SE Asia
Deadline: UK military withdrawal from Persian Gulf & SE Asia
1971
Countries joining Commonwealth 1960-1966
Countries joining Commonwealth 1960-1966
23 new countries
When did Britain join the EEC?
When did Britain join the EEC?
1973
What did 1948 Nationality Act allow?
What did 1948 Nationality Act allow?
800M Empire subjects to live/work in UK without visa
Empire Windrush arrival: year, origin, number
Empire Windrush arrival: year, origin, number
1948, Jamaica, 500 immigrants
Peak Commonwealth immigration year & number
Peak Commonwealth immigration year & number
1961, 136,000 immigrants
What did 1961 Commonwealth Immigration Act do?
What did 1961 Commonwealth Immigration Act do?
Imposed limits on entry to Britain
People under British rule: 1945 vs 1965
People under British rule: 1945 vs 1965
700 million to 5 million
When did the sterling area collapse?
When did the sterling area collapse?
1972