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GCSE History · key term
The European Economic Community: an organisation promoting economic cooperation and a common market, which Britain joined in 1973.
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Paper 2
Revise: Britain and EuropeUnder Conservative Prime Minister Edward Heath, Britain joined the European Economic Community (EEC) in 1973, following unsuccessful attempts in the 1960s that had faced French opposition. The EEC was commonly called the Common Market. It promoted closer economic links, particularly through trade in goods and agriculture.
Paper 1
The European Economic Community: an organisation promoting economic cooperation between European countries, which Britain joined in 1973.
Keep the EEC and EU distinct: Britain joined the EEC in 1973; later EU enlargement helped increase migration from Eastern Europe.
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