The Post-Colonial Situation, 1964–7 (AQA A-Level History): Quizzes
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By what percentage was sterling devalued in November 1967?
By what percentage was sterling devalued in November 1967?
15%
By what year did Britain plan to end military presence in the Persian Gulf and South-East Asia?
By what year did Britain plan to end military presence in the Persian Gulf and South-East Asia?
1971
How many new countries joined the Commonwealth between 1960 and 1966?
How many new countries joined the Commonwealth between 1960 and 1966?
23
How many Commonwealth immigrants arrived in Britain in 1961?
How many Commonwealth immigrants arrived in Britain in 1961?
136,000
In what year did Britain finally join the EEC?
In what year did Britain finally join the EEC?
1973
How many people arrived on the Empire Windrush from Jamaica in 1948?
How many people arrived on the Empire Windrush from Jamaica in 1948?
Nearly 500
How did Enoch Powell describe the Commonwealth?
How did Enoch Powell describe the Commonwealth?
A sticking plaster for wound of Empire
Which former colonies achieved economic success with strong manufacturing bases?
Which former colonies achieved economic success with strong manufacturing bases?
Malaysia and Singapore
How did the number under British colonial rule change between 1945 and 1965?
How did the number under British colonial rule change between 1945 and 1965?
From 700 million to 5 million
Which two powers opposed imperialism after WWII, contributing to empire's collapse?
Which two powers opposed imperialism after WWII, contributing to empire's collapse?
USA and Soviet Union