Malta's Annexation Proposal and Independence

What was the strategic significance of Malta for the British Empire after World War II?

• It was a center for British cultural activities.

• It was a major industrial center.

• It served as a prime naval base in the Mediterranean.

• It was a major agricultural hub.

Who proposed the idea of Malta joining the United Kingdom in 1955?

• Enrico Mitzi

• Giorgio Borg Olivier

• Dom Mintoff

• Winston Churchill

What was the result of the 1956 referendum in Malta regarding joining the United Kingdom?

• The majority voted against joining the UK.

• The majority voted in favor of joining the UK.

• The referendum was canceled.

• The referendum was inconclusive.

Why did the British government ultimately decide not to annex Malta?

• The Maltese government was overthrown.

• Malta's strategic importance declined.

• The British public opposed the annexation.

• Malta refused to hold a referendum.

In what year did Malta gain its independence from the United Kingdom?

• 1964

• 1956

• 1970

• 1955