if unification had occurred in 1960 what would have changed in cyprus
A. Cyprus would have become part of Greece
B. Cyprus would have cut ties with turkey and Greece
C. greece and turkey would have divided cyprus
D. turkey would have taken over cyprus
my answer
my answer B
In 1960 the general plan was to have an independent Cyprus, where both Green and Turkish populations would be represented.
The country would not be closely associated with either Turkey or Greece, but it would NOT cut ties with them! But it would be an independent country, so it would not be divided by the two countries.
it could be either b or c
To determine the answer, we need to understand the historical context. The question refers to the unification of Cyprus, which signifies Cyprus joining either Greece or Turkey.
In 1960, Cyprus gained independence from British colonial rule. According to the Zurich and London Agreements, Cyprus was established as an independent republic with guarantees of territorial integrity, minority rights, and a power-sharing system between the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities. However, tensions between the two communities persisted.
If unification had occurred in 1960, it would imply Cyprus joining either Greece or Turkey. Let's examine the options given:
A. Cyprus would have become part of Greece: This option suggests that Cyprus would have joined Greece. It is important to note that there has historically been an aspiration among some Greek Cypriots for "Enosis," the union of Cyprus with Greece. However, it is worth noting that not all Greek Cypriots shared this view. If Cyprus had joined Greece, it would have involved a complete integration of Cyprus into the political, social, and economic structures of Greece.
B. Cyprus would have cut ties with Turkey and Greece: This option suggests that Cyprus would have become fully independent and severed its ties with both Greece and Turkey. However, it is unlikely that unification would have resulted in Cyprus cutting off ties with Greece, as strong cultural, historical, and linguistic ties exist between Cyprus and Greece. Cutting ties with Turkey might have been a possibility due to the ongoing tensions between the two communities.
C. Greece and Turkey would have divided Cyprus: This option suggests that Cyprus would have been divided between Greece and Turkey. Dividing Cyprus would have likely resulted in ongoing conflict between the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities, potentially leading to a similar situation as the one that unfolded in 1974 when Cyprus was divided into the internationally recognized Republic of Cyprus and the de facto Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
D. Turkey would have taken over Cyprus: This option suggests a complete annexation of Cyprus by Turkey. While military interventions by Turkey have occurred in Cyprus in the past, an outright takeover seems unlikely to align with the spirit of unification.
Considering these options, the most plausible answer would be either A or C, depending on the specific circumstances and dynamics of the hypothetical unification process.