Europe was able to gain from scratch has meant it has overtaken Britain economically?
Between 1950 and 1970, Britain was overtaken by most countries of the European Common Market in terms of the number of telephones, refrigerators, television sets, cars and washing machines per hundred of the population.
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When was the devaluation of the pound?
1967
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What was Wilson's main aim?
PARTY UNITY
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What was the economic situation when Wilson came back to power?
Inflation was at 15% and the balance of payments were at a deficit of £3 billion
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Evidence to show that the 'YES' campaign was well financed by Business supporters?
A survey in 1975 found that of 419 company Chairman only 4 wanted to leave
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Which politicians were at the head of the 'YES' campaign?
Roy Jenkins, Edward Heath and most senior conservatives and also the Liberal leader, Jeremy Thorpe - made a bigger impression on public opinion.
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Who argued that it would be bad for British workers?
Barbara Castle and Michael Foot - both from the left of the Labour party
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Who argued that "Britain would lose its independence"?
Tony Benn, Labour Party
Enoch Powell, UUP MP
Ian Paisely, DUP
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What percentage of the population voted 'YES' in July 1975?
68.3% (17 million)
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Card 2
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Europe was able to gain from scratch has meant it has overtaken Britain economically?
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Between 1950 and 1970, Britain was overtaken by most countries of the European Common Market in terms of the number of telephones, refrigerators, television sets, cars and washing machines per hundred of the population.
Card 3
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When was the devaluation of the pound?
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Card 4
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What was Wilson's main aim?
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Card 5
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What was the economic situation when Wilson came back to power?
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