Modern Britain (Edexcel GCSE History): Flashcards
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How many Empire troops served in WWI?
How many Empire troops served in WWI?
3 million
How many Indian soldiers served in WWI?
How many Indian soldiers served in WWI?
1 million
What were lascars?
What were lascars?
Seamen from South Asia who worked on British merchant ships
How many Empire troops served in WWII?
How many Empire troops served in WWII?
6 million
How many Indian soldiers served in WWII?
How many Indian soldiers served in WWII?
2.5 million
When did India gain independence?
When did India gain independence?
1947
When did most of Ireland gain independence?
When did most of Ireland gain independence?
1922
When was the Commonwealth of Nations established?
When was the Commonwealth of Nations established?
1949
What is decolonisation?
What is decolonisation?
Process where a country stops governing others, allowing former colonies to become independent
When did Britain join the EEC?
When did Britain join the EEC?
1973
When was the Brexit referendum?
When was the Brexit referendum?
2016
What did the 1905 Aliens Act require?
What did the 1905 Aliens Act require?
Migrants needed a job or sufficient money to enter Britain
What did the 1948 British Nationality Act do?
What did the 1948 British Nationality Act do?
Gave Commonwealth citizens the right to enter & remain in Britain
What system did the 1962 Commonwealth Immigrants Act introduce?
What system did the 1962 Commonwealth Immigrants Act introduce?
Voucher system for those with skills or job offers
What did the 1981 Nationality Act do?
What did the 1981 Nationality Act do?
Removed automatic right for non-British citizens to remain in Britain