British history after 1914

Question 1

Whydid the UK join the EC (EU)?

Accepted Answer

They had lost their influence in the world, They needed allies, the UK’s future lay with the EU, notits former colonies

Question 2

1. Whywas the British Empire dismantled after the Second World War?

Accepted Answer

Wartime defeats had weakened its position, The 1945 UN charter called for self-government for colonies

Question 3

1. Whywas the situation so dangerous for Britain in 1940?

Accepted Answer

It had no allies and faced a possible invasionby the Nazis.

Question 4

Why has the “Special Relationship” been the sourceof some difficulties for the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

US/EU conflicts have forced the UK to choose sides

Question 5

1. Whatimpact did the Second World War have on British society?

Accepted Answer

A desire for social reform, Solidarity among the population.

Question 6

1. Howdid Labour change these policies after 1997?

Accepted Answer

It moved to the right, accepting the Tory changes

Question 7

1. Whydid the British construct the welfare state after the Second World War?

Accepted Answer

There was a general wish to create a more justsociety.

Question 8

Whatimpact did the First World War have on the British Empire?

Accepted Answer

It almost bankrupted Britain, It shook the British Empire to its foundations

Question 9

Which of these are welfare services still in action in the UK today?

Accepted Answer

The NHS, JobcentrePlus

Question 10

1. Whatled to the election of Margaret Thatcher in 1979?

Accepted Answer

A doubt in Britains ability to afford welfare and high taxes

Question 11

1. Which of these policies did the Thatcher government pursue?

Accepted Answer

Reduved welfare, Tax cuts

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