True or false: The UK joined the European Economic Community (EEC) when it was formed in 1957.

ATrue
BFalseRight answer

Answer: False

False. At first the UK chose to stay out, and it only became a member in 1973.

From chapter 3 of the handbook, "A long and illustrious history", section "Britain since 1945". Practice question 279 of 651, written in our own words.

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