Context: The 1960s and 1970s saw an acceleration in the decolonisation of Africa and the Caribbean. Over 20 countries gained independence from Britain as part of a planned transition to self-government. In 1965, however, the Rhodesian Prime Minister, Ian Smith, in opposition to moves toward majority rule, declared unilateral independence from Britain while still expressing "loyalty and devotion" to Elizabeth. Although the Queen dismissed him in a formal declaration, and the international community applied sanctions against Rhodesia, his regime survived for over a decade. As Britain's ties to its former empire weakened, the British government sought entry to the European Community, a goal it achieved in 1973.

Question: When did the decolonization of Africa and the Caribbean accelerate?
Answer: 1960s and 1970s

Question: How many countries got independence from Britain during decolonization?
Answer: Over 20 countries

Question: When did Britain join the European Community?
Answer: 1973

Question: What did the Rhodesian president declare in 1965?
Answer: independence from Britain

Question: In spite of sanctions by the international community, how long did the Ian Smith's regime last?
Answer: over a decade

Question: What was the first African country to gain independence from Britain?
Answer: Unanswerable

Question: In what year did Ian Smith become the Prime Minister of Rhodesia?
Answer: Unanswerable

Question: In what year was the European Community established?
Answer: Unanswerable

Question: In what year did Rhodesia cease to exist?
Answer: Unanswerable

Question: What was the last of 20 countries to gain independence from Britain?
Answer: Unanswerable