Following World War II,Britain

question 55

Multiple Choice

Following World War II,Britain

• A) retained its position as one of the superpowers.
• B) struggled doggedly to maintain its colonial empire.
• C) extended government control over the economy.
• D) witnessed very conservative parties managing the government.
• E) stayed aloof from developments on the Continent.

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