The Falklands

In what year was the Falklands War?

• 1983

• 1982

• 1981

• 1984

How many miles away from Argentina are the Falkland Islands?

• 400 miles

• 300 miles

• 500 miles

• 600 miles

Why did General Galtieri order the invasion of the Falklands?

• to boost his reputation as Argentina were facing an economic crisis

• to meet the British army and force them out

• to boost his reputation as Argentina were facing a military crisis

• to damage his reputation

What was the name of the Foreign Secretary under Thatcher 1979-1982 who objected to the withdrawal of HMS Endurance and therefore resigned upon the Argentine invasion.

• Lord Carrington

• Lord Eden

• Margaret Thatcher

• Mrs Heery

What did Margaret Thatcher become known as because of the Falklands?

• Iron Lady

• Steel Lady

• Brass Lady

• Copper Lady

Why did Thatcher respond by sending a task force to the Falklands?

• She wanted to boost her popularity

• She was bored

• She would stand to lose millions of pounds

• She was ordered to by the Queen

The Falklands War improved the relationship between the UK and which other country?

• Argentina

• USA

• Brazil

• Canada

Thatcher formed a special relationship with the USA and which President?

• Donald Trump

• John F Kennedy

• Ronald Reagan

• Jimmy Carter

Which ship was sunk controversially on 2^nd May?

• General Galtieri

• General Belgrano

• General Exocet

• General HMS

Although Britain still controls Gibralta, what colony did they lose in 1997?

• France

• Hong Kong

• Iran

• India