Britain's EEC Membership and Foreign Policy

The video explores Britain's foreign policy in the 1970s, focusing on two main issues: the challenges of joining the European Economic Community (EEC) and the evolving Cold War relationships, particularly with China and the United States. Britain's EEC membership faced controversies over sovereignty and economic policies, while Cold War dynamics saw improved relations with China, highlighted by diplomatic exchanges and trade links.

What were the two major foreign policy issues for Britain in the 1970s?

• Membership in the EEC and developments in the Cold War

• The Cold War and the Falklands War

• Membership in the EEC and the Vietnam War

• The Korean War and the Suez Crisis

What was the original purpose of the EEC when it was established in the 1950s?

• To create a military alliance

• To promote cultural exchange

• To unify European economies and prevent conflict

• To establish a common currency

Why was Britain initially denied access to the EEC?

• Due to its colonial policies

• Due to economic instability

• Because of opposition from Charles de Gaulle

• Because of its relationship with the United States

What was a major concern for Britain regarding EEC membership?

• Loss of parliamentary sovereignty

• Cultural assimilation

• Environmental regulations

• Increased military obligations

What was a left-wing concern about Britain's EEC membership?

• Military conscription

• Loss of cultural identity

• Increased taxes

• Impact on union rights

What was a significant problem with the EEC's Common Agricultural Policy for Britain?

• It restricted agricultural exports

• It favored British farmers over others

• It led to increased food prices

• It favored farmers in other EEC countries

What was a budgetary concern for Britain upon joining the EEC?

• Increased welfare spending

• Loss of trade revenue

• Higher contributions to the EEC budget

• Increased military spending

How did Britain's relationship with China change in the 1970s?

• It deteriorated due to the Cold War

• It improved with increased trade links

• It remained unchanged

• It became more tense due to Hong Kong

What was a symbolic gesture from China to Britain during Ted Heath's visit?

• A military alliance

• A trade agreement

• Two giant pandas

• A cultural exchange program

What event in 1976 helped improve trade relations between Britain and China?

• The return of Hong Kong

• The death of Mao Zedong

• The signing of a trade treaty

• The end of the Vietnam War