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In which proxy war were US forces deployed to South-East Asia?
Vietnam War
Who was US president between 1963 and 1969?
Lyndon B. Johnson
Name two western nations that supported the USA in Vietnam:
Austrailia
and
New Zealand
In which conflict did Britain defeat communist insurgents in Asia?
Malayan Emergency
Which communist crackdown increased fears of communism in the west?
Prague Spring
(
1968
)
Which left-wing Labour Party member opposed Wilson's Vietnam war policy?
Michael Foot
Which terms refer to people who support and oppose European integration?
Europhiles
,
Euroseptics
In which year did Briain re-apply to join the EEC?
1967
Which French President vetoed Britain's application for a second time in 1967?
Charles de Gaulle
Which term referred to Britain's military commitments in Africa, Asia and Oceania?
East of Suez
Which Defence Secretary withdrew British troops from Asia after 1967?
Denis Healey
Name four regions from which British troops withdrew after 1967:
Aden
,
Malaysia
,
Singapore
,
Persian Gulf States
Which term refers to giving power to the largest group in a country?
Majority Rule
Which African country voted to leave the Commonwealth in 1961?
South Africa
Which British colony declared its independence in 1965?
Rhodesia
Name the Prime Minister of Rhodesia who was dedicated to minority rule:
Ian Smith
Upon which two Royal Navy vessels did Harold Wilson unsuccessfully negotiate with this Prime Minister (+years of the negotiations)?
HMS Tiger
(
1966
),
HMS Fearless
(
1968
)
Which methods did Britain use to try and convince Rhodesia to accept majority rule?
Economic sanctions