Falklands war

Question 1

Cause of conflict?

Answer 1

• 1980s - argentina controlled by army and leader Geaneral Galtieri
• argentinia economy having severe problems - galtieri hoped successful war reclaiming falklands would restore belief

Question 2

Invasion?

Answer 2

• april 1982 - 12,000 argentinian troops invaded islands - quickly took control
• also attacked south georgia and south sandwich islands

Question 3

Response?

Answer 3

• margaret thatcher responded quickly - defiantly
• received near universal support from public
• britain sent task force of 100 ships and 28,000 troops to islands - 320km exclusion zone
• conflict ended 14th june - argentina surrendered

Question 4

Short term impacts?

Answer 4

• 255 british/750 argentinian troops killed
• british lost 6 ships, 34 aircraft

Question 5

Medium term impact?

Answer 5

• boost in patriotic feeling
• victory boosted popularity of thatcher
• President Galtieri forces to reisign - paving way for democratic government in argentina

Question 6

Long term?

Answer 6

• increase in international respect for britain
• argentina still claims islands - call islands islas malvinas