During George's reign the break-up of the British Empire and its transition into the Commonwealth of Nations accelerated. The parliament of the Irish Free State removed direct mention of the monarch from the country's constitution on the day of his accession. From 1939, the Empire and Commonwealth, except Ireland, was at war with Nazi Germany. War with Italy and Japan followed in 1940 and 1941, respectively. Though Britain and its allies were ultimately victorious in 1945, the United States and the Soviet Union rose as pre-eminent world powers and the British Empire declined. After the independence of India and Pakistan in 1947, George remained as king of both countries, but the title Emperor of India was abandoned in June 1948. Ireland formally declared itself a republic and left the Commonwealth in 1949, and India became a republic within the Commonwealth the following year. George adopted the new title of Head of the Commonwealth. He was beset by health problems in the later years of his reign. His elder daughter, Elizabeth, succeeded him. COUNT 9
QSN1 For which country did George VI stop using the title Emperor but continue to use the title of King? ANS1 India QSN2 In what month and year did George VI discontinue using the title Emperor of India? ANS2 June 1948 QSN3 In 1949 what country solely proclaimed independence from the Commonwealth? ANS3 Ireland QSN4 What Child of George VI ascended the throne? ANS4 Elizabeth QSN5 What was the name used after the dissolution of the British Empire? ANS5 Commonwealth of Nations QSN6 What year was Britain and allies victorious in the war? ANS6 1945 QSN7 When did India and Pakistan gain independence? ANS7 1947 QSN8 What title did George have in India prior to 1948? ANS8 Emperor of India QSN9 What did Ireland declare itself in 1950? ANS9 republic