BELLWORKWith regards to WWI vs. WWII, list one similarity and one difference between their………1. Political effects2. Economic effects3. Germany’s loss4. Fighting tactics5. THINKER: What makes a war “limited?” Give

examples!

The Malvinas/Falklands War (1982)

A Limited War Case Study

Overview• Between Argentina and England• Resulted from long-standing dispute over the

sovereignty of the Falkland Islands, South Georgia & Sandwich Islands

• Different claims to territories began in 1820• 1965-1982: UN negotiations• Conflict began on 2 April 1982, when Argentine

forces invaded and occupied the Falkland Islands and South Georgia (claimed by England)

• Lasted 74 days and ended with the Argentine surrender on 14 June 1982 (islands were returned to England)

• Led to increased patriotism, fall of the military government in Argentina, success of Margaret Thatcher, and changing cultural perspectives.

Reading: Causes of the Falklands War1. Describe the relationship between Argentina and Britain. 2. Explain the differing claims over control of the Falklands. 3. Why did both sides want control of the Falklands?4. Describe the economic problems in Britain and Argentina in

the early 1980’s.5. Describe the changes in government in Britain and

Argentina prior to the conflict. What political problems did each country face?

6. Explain the military causes of the conflict.

Describe the relationship between Argentina and Britain.

Explain the differing claims over control of the Falklands.

Why did both sides want control of the Falklands?

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Describe the economic

problems in Britain and

Argentina in the early 1980’s.

Argentine Exports

The failure of the Federal Bank in Argentina led to several bank runs throughout the country; 1980

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Describe the changes in government in Britain and Argentina prior to the conflict. What political problems did each country face?

Protests break out in Argentina over the rise of military juntas; 1969

Explain the military causes of the conflict.

HOMEWORK• Read about the immediate causes of the

Falklands War on pgs. 189-193.• Be ready to discuss tomorrow!