Harold Macmillan and Empire (AQA A-Level History): Quizzes
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When did Harold Macmillan replace Anthony Eden as prime minister?
When did Harold Macmillan replace Anthony Eden as prime minister?
January 1957
How many British colonies gained independence between 1948 and 1957?
How many British colonies gained independence between 1948 and 1957?
Three
What phrase did Macmillan use to describe British prosperity during the 1959 election?
What phrase did Macmillan use to describe British prosperity during the 1959 election?
'never had it so good'
When was Iain Macleod appointed as colonial secretary?
When was Iain Macleod appointed as colonial secretary?
October 1959
During which period did the most rapid decolonization occur?
During which period did the most rapid decolonization occur?
1960-1963
What did 'kith and kin' refer to in Macmillan's imperial policy?
What did 'kith and kin' refer to in Macmillan's imperial policy?
Reluctance to abandon white settlers
What did the 1959 election bring into Parliament according to historians?
What did the 1959 election bring into Parliament according to historians?
Younger, progressive Conservative MPs
What did Macmillan and Cabinet conclude by 1960 about imperial withdrawal?
What did Macmillan and Cabinet conclude by 1960 about imperial withdrawal?
Rapid withdrawal less damaging
What major factor convinced Britain that retaining colonies would be too costly?
What major factor convinced Britain that retaining colonies would be too costly?
African nationalism surge
What did Macmillan state in 1957 about Britain's world status?
What did Macmillan state in 1957 about Britain's world status?
'we are a great world power'