Post war migration to Britain: The Falklands
I can recall that Britain went to war with Argentina in 1982 over the Falkland Islands, which was home to many settlers of British descent.
Post war migration to Britain: The Falklands
I can recall that Britain went to war with Argentina in 1982 over the Falkland Islands, which was home to many settlers of British descent.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Post-decolonisation, some small countries remained in the British Empire as British Overseas Territories.
- The Falkland Islands, near Argentina, had been claimed by Britain in 1833 and British people had settled there.
- In 1982, Britain sent troops to defend the Falklands from Argentine invasion, which they defeated.
- The Falklands War created tension between Britain and Argentina which still exists today.
Keywords
British Overseas Territories - any of the territories that are governed by the United Kingdom but lie outside the British Isles; many were formerly British crown colonies
Common misconception
The Falkland Islands have always been uncontested British territory.
There is a complex and prolonged sovereignty dispute with Argentina over the Falkland Islands and there were once historical claims by Spain.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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