The Winds of Change, 1957–67 (AQA A-Level History): Quizzes
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In what year did Southern Rhodesia's white minority govt issue its Unilateral Declaration of Independence?
In what year did Southern Rhodesia's white minority govt issue its Unilateral Declaration of Independence?
1965
What method did Harold Wilson use to respond to Rhodesia's UDI?
What method did Harold Wilson use to respond to Rhodesia's UDI?
Economic trade boycott
How many British military personnel were stationed east of Suez in the mid-1960s?
How many British military personnel were stationed east of Suez in the mid-1960s?
100,000
Why did Singapore separate from Malaysia in 1965?
Why did Singapore separate from Malaysia in 1965?
Chinese majority rejected Malay dominance
When was the Federation of Malaysia officially established?
When was the Federation of Malaysia officially established?
1963
By what percentage was the pound devalued in November 1967?
By what percentage was the pound devalued in November 1967?
Fifteen per cent
What major decision did Roy Jenkins push through as Chancellor after 1967?
What major decision did Roy Jenkins push through as Chancellor after 1967?
End military presence in Gulf/Asia by 1971
When did Britain finally abandon its base in Aden?
When did Britain finally abandon its base in Aden?
Late 1967
Which former British colonies achieved notable economic success after independence?
Which former British colonies achieved notable economic success after independence?
Malaysia and Singapore
How did Enoch Powell describe the Commonwealth?
How did Enoch Powell describe the Commonwealth?
A sticking plaster for Empire's wound