Foreign Affairs

• When did Britain join the European Economic Community (EEC)?

  In 1973.
• What was the political climate in Britain regarding EEC membership in the 1970s?

  Both Labour and Conservative parties were divided.
• Who was the British Prime Minister during Britain's third application to join the EEC?

  Edward Heath.
• What was Edward Heath's view on European cooperation?

  He saw it as key to preventing conflict.
• Who was the French president during Britain's entry into the EEC?

  Georges Pompidou.
• What was the significance of the arrangements made in 1962 for Britain's accession to the EEC?

  They facilitated a smoother accession process.
• What were the main concerns of Conservative Party members regarding EEC membership?

  Concerns about the Commonwealth and sovereignty.
• Who was a vocal critic of Edward Heath's EEC plans?

  Enoch Powell.
• What was Enoch Powell's stance on the European bill in Parliament?

  He voted against it at every stage.
• What was the Labour Party's position on EEC membership during Heath's government?

  They officially opposed Heath's plans.
• How did Wilson attempt to maintain party unity regarding EEC membership?

  By promising a re-negotiation and referendum.
• What was the outcome of the Commons vote on Britain's EEC membership?

  69 rebel Labour MPs helped Conservatives win.
• What did the term 'The Six' refer to in the context of the EEC?

  The original six member states of the EEC.
• What was the significance of the 1975 referendum regarding EEC membership?

  It showed strong voter support for staying in.
• Who led the 'Yes' campaign in the 1975 referendum?

  Roy Jenkins and Edward Heath.
• What was the main argument of the 'No' campaigners in the 1975 referendum?

  It would harm British workers and independence.
• What was the result of the 1975 referendum on EEC membership?

  More than two to one voted 'yes'.
• How did Wilson view the outcome of the 1975 referendum?

  As a personal triumph avoiding a Labour split.
• What was Edward Heath's approach towards the Atlantic Alliance?

  He was less inclined to strengthen it.
• What was Henry Kissinger's view of Heath's dealings with the US?

  He found them unsentimental and unusual.
• What was the state of Anglo-American relations during the Yom Kippur War?

  Relations were under great strain.
• What was the main reason for Britain's refusal to allow US use of NATO bases during the Yom Kippur War?

  Fear of jeopardizing oil supplies from the Middle East.
• What was the outcome of the meeting between Heath and Pompidou in November 1973?

  They discussed a common foreign policy approach.
• What was the significance of the détente during the 1970s?

  It aimed to reduce tensions between superpowers.
• What was the Georgi Markov affair?

  Assassination of a Bulgarian dissident in London.
• How did Britain's relationship with China change in the early 1970s?

  It improved significantly after Nixon's visit.
• What title was Edward Heath awarded by the Chinese government?

  'People's Friendship Envoy.'
• What was the significance of Hua Guofeng's visit to Britain in 1979?

  It was the first visit by a Chinese leader since 1949.
• Who led China during the communist revolution?

  Mao Zedong.
• What was the impact of the friction between China and the Soviet Union on China's foreign policy?

  Mao sought rapprochement with the United States.