Decline and Fall, 1939–67 (AQA A-Level History): Quizzes
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How many servicemen did the Empire supply to Britain during the Second World War?
How many servicemen did the Empire supply to Britain during the Second World War?
5 million servicemen
What proportion of its total wealth had Britain lost by 1945?
What proportion of its total wealth had Britain lost by 1945?
One quarter of its total wealth
Who led the Labour Party to power in 1945?
Who led the Labour Party to power in 1945?
Clement Attlee
In what year did India achieve independence?
In what year did India achieve independence?
1947
When did Winston Churchill return to power?
When did Winston Churchill return to power?
1951
Which superpowers opposed Britain's military action during the 1956 Suez Crisis?
Which superpowers opposed Britain's military action during the 1956 Suez Crisis?
USA and USSR
Between 1957-63, what did Britain lack to suppress African nationalist movements?
Between 1957-63, what did Britain lack to suppress African nationalist movements?
Political will
How many British service personnel were stationed 'east of Suez' in the mid-1960s?
How many British service personnel were stationed 'east of Suez' in the mid-1960s?
100,000
What compelled Britain to announce withdrawal from its 'east of Suez' role?
What compelled Britain to announce withdrawal from its 'east of Suez' role?
Economic difficulties in 1967
What primarily enabled British Empire expansion according to the note?
What primarily enabled British Empire expansion according to the note?
Military & economic superiority