Decolonisation and joining the EEC

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After the Second World War, many countries of the British Empire gained independence; in 1947, India, Pakistan and other colonies became independent. In 1973, the UK joined the European Economic Community (EEC), which later became the European Union.

Memory tip: 1947 India/Pakistan independent; 1973 UK joins the EEC.

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In which year did India and Pakistan gain independence?

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