Foreign Developments: The Falklands War Flashcards
(18 cards)
What year did the Falklands War start?
1982
What did the British Government do with the Falklands in 1981?
They removed the last British military presence from the islands
What did the removal of a British military presence influence Argentina to do?
Invade the Falklands
Why did Argentina want to claim the Falklands?
To show that they were a powerful force in the world
What did Argentina try and avoid with the invasion and why?
Avoided killing British people in the Falklands, to prevent Britain from fighting back
Which lord accepted full responsibility for the invasion? What did they do in response to this?
Lord Carrington, they resigned
What had Lord Carrington previously suggested to a previous British government?
That cutting back military spending in the Falklands
What did the navy tell Thatcher in relation to fighting in the Falklands?
They could have a fleet ready in 48 hours
Which Argentinian ship did the British sink in the Falklands war?
The Belgrano
What was an issue with the sinking of the Belgrano?
The ship was moving into a peaceful area
What did Labour think of the Falklands invasion?
They supported it
What was Thatcher’s approval rating in 1981? As a percentage
20%
What was the result of the Falklands war for Britain?
They won it
What happened to Thatcher’s popularity levels after the Falklands War?
She became the most popular prime minister in living memory
How much did the Falklands cost?
£2 billion
What did British victory in the Falklands help to restore?
Britain’s world prestige
Which party was predicted to win in the next election in January 1982?
The SDP
Which party was predicted to get the 2nd highest amount of votes in the next election in polls from January 1982?
Labour
