History of Britain 1930-1997

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The power to say ‘no’
Veto
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The countries that had the British pound as their reserve currency
Sterling area
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A one-sided agreement where nothing is done in return
Unilateralist
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Striking workers who stand outside their place of work to prevent supplies entering or leaving and to discourage other workers from going to work
Pickets
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A test made by officials to see if people were poor enough to deserve assistance
Means test
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A sovereign nation is completely self governing and not subject to any outside authority
National Sovereignty
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The state that takes responsibility for the welfare of its citizens
Welfare State
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The idea that by offering concessions and meeting reasonable grievances peace can be maintained
Appeasement
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The idea that countries could act together to prevent war, particularly through the League of Nations
Collective security
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These were the self-governing parts of the British empire, e.g Canada, Australia, N.Zealand, S. Africa
Dominions
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The countries that had the British pound as their reserve currency

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Sterling area

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A one-sided agreement where nothing is done in return

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Card 4

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Striking workers who stand outside their place of work to prevent supplies entering or leaving and to discourage other workers from going to work

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

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A test made by officials to see if people were poor enough to deserve assistance

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Preview of the front of card 5
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