In 1956, the British and French prime ministers, Sir Anthony Eden and Guy Mollet, discussed the possibility of France joining the Commonwealth. The proposal was never accepted and the following year France signed the Treaty of Rome, which established the European Economic Community, the precursor to the European Union. In November 1956, Britain and France invaded Egypt in an ultimately unsuccessful attempt to capture the Suez Canal. Lord Mountbatten claimed the Queen was opposed to the invasion, though Eden denied it. Eden resigned two months later. COUNT 5
QSN1 When did the prime ministers of Britain and France discuss the idea of France joining the Commonwealth? ANS1 1956 QSN2 What did France sign instead of joining the Commonwealth? ANS2 Treaty of Rome QSN3 To what was the European Economic Community the precurser? ANS3 European Union QSN4 When did Britain and France invade Egypt? ANS4 November 1956 QSN5 What did the Treaty of Rome establish? ANS5 European Economic Community