The Falklands (MiniWars #1)

The video covers the history of the Falkland Islands, from early discoveries and claims by the English, French, and Spanish, to the 19th-century developments and territorial disputes. It then discusses the 20th-century events leading to the Falklands War, including Argentina's military dictatorship and the British response under Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. The war's events, strategies, and outcomes are detailed, highlighting the British victory and the ongoing territorial claims by Argentina.

Which two countries initially discovered the Falkland Islands and established colonies there?

• Spain and Portugal

• France and England

• Argentina and Chile

• United States and Canada

What was the main reason the Spanish were able to take control of the French settlement on the Falklands?

• The French were paid by the Spanish

• The French were defeated in battle

• The French were unaware of the Spanish presence

• The French abandoned the settlement

Who was appointed as the governor of the Falklands by Buenos Aires, leading to tensions with the United States?

• Galtieri

• Vernay

• Spanischer

• King Ferdinand VII

What was the British response to the Argentine invasion of the Falklands in 1982?

• They sought assistance from the United Nations

• They ceded the islands to Argentina

• They declared an exclusion zone and sent a task force

• They negotiated a peace treaty

Which British Prime Minister was in charge during the Falklands War?

• David Cameron

• Margaret Thatcher

• Winston Churchill

• Tony Blair

What was a major turning point for air superiority during the Falklands War?

• The Argentine withdrawal from the islands

• The landing at San Carlos

• The battle of Goose Green

• The sinking of the HMS Sheffield

What was the outcome of the 2013 referendum held by the Falkland Islanders?

• They voted to become a neutral territory

• They voted to join Argentina

• They voted to become independent

• They voted to remain British