From Empire to Commonwealth
Currently, there are 56.
How many souvereign states are in the Commonwealth?
In 1066, the Norman Invasion.
When was the Battle of Hastings?
The Shamrock, St Patrick and the colour green.
What are Ireland's symbols?
In 1973.
When did Britain join the EU?
Mainly former British colonies or dependencies.
Which countries are typically member states?
It was installed in 1215 and guarantees rights and liberties.
What is the Magna Carta?
Saint Andrew's cross.
What is the name of Scotland's flag?
They joined mainly because of economic necessity and political advantage.
Why did Great Britain join the European Community?
These are the most important common values and goals of all members of the Commonwealth.
What are the Rule of Law, egalitarianism, individual liberty and free trade?
After a referendum in 1997, the Labour government creates regional parliaments in Scotland and Wales (the Scottish Parliament and the Welsh Assembly) with limited powers of legislation.
When was the devolution?
Shakespeare's (supposed) birthday is also this Saint's birthday.
When is Saint George's birthday?
Doing this would imply to accept a body of laws that has not been made in Great Britain (and therefore not considered the British attitude, culture, history, etc.).
Why was Great Britain hesitant (German: zögerlich) to join the EU fully?
In 1931 in the "Statute of Westminster".
When did the Commonwealth gain legal status to the independence of some colonies?
Caledonia, Cambria and Hibernia.
What are the Roman names for Scotland, Wales and Ireland?
It is the name the Romans gave their southern British provinces.
What is Britannia?
1st January 2021.
When did Britain officially leave the EU?