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Leslie Mitchell reports on Harold Wilson's efforts to prevent a crisis in Rhodesia. Wilson discusses the emotional atmosphere in Rhodesia and the potential for a Royal Commission to canvass public opinion. He expresses confidence in the proposals to avert disaster, despite criticism from President Nkrumah. Wilson emphasizes the importance of understanding the proposals and highlights efforts to reconcile with African nationalist leaders.

What was Harold Wilson's main objective during his talks regarding Rhodesia?

• To establish a new government

• To prevent Rhodesia from crossing the brink of disaster

• To increase trade with Rhodesia

• To form a military alliance

What is the atmosphere in Rhodesia described as?

• Calm and peaceful

• Hypercharged with emotion and fear

• Optimistic and hopeful

• Indifferent and neutral

What did Harold Wilson believe about the conditions created for solving the Rhodesia problem?

• They would lead to immediate independence

• They could solve the problem if there was a will to avert disaster

• They were ideal for a military intervention

• They were insufficient

What was President Nkrumah's reaction to the proposed solution for Rhodesia?

• He fully supported it

• He described it as a betrayal of four million Africans

• He was indifferent

• He proposed an alternative solution

What was one of the proposals made to reconcile African nationalist leaders in Rhodesia?

• To hold a referendum

• To establish a new constitution

• To create a Royal Commission

• To form a coalition government