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Britain's entry into and relations with Europe; the state of the 'special relationship' with USA; attitudes to USSR and China.
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The end of Post-War Consensus, 1970–1979
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Britain's entry into and relations with Europe; the state of the 'special relationship' with USA; attitudes to USSR and China
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Which event marked a significant shift in Britain's relationship with Europe during the 1970s?
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Britain's entry into the EEC in 1973 marked a significant shift in its relationship with Europe, moving from a position of skepticism to active participation in European integration.
Key terms
- Post-War Consensus: The political agreement in Britain after World War II that emphasized welfare state policies, mixed economy, and cooperation between major political parties.
- Cold War: The period of geopolitical tension between the Soviet Union and the United States, influencing global politics from the late 1940s to the early 1990s.
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Overgeneralizing the Post-War Consensus: Acknowledge the complexities and the factors that led to its decline, including economic crises and political divisions.
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