Post war migration to Britain: The Falklands
Lesson details
Learning outcome
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.
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.
Teacher tip
Encourage students to critically analyse and compare different perspectives on the Falkland Islands' sovereignty.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Why was there an increased need for migrants in Britain after the end of World War Two (WW2)?
Q2.Why did many people from Africa and Asia choose to migrate to Britain?
Q3.Complete this sentence: People from countries felt they would be welcomed in post-war Britain.
Q4.What is the name used to describe the generation of Caribbean migrants who first began arriving in Britain in June 1948?
Q5.Idi Amin expelled Asian minorities from which country in 1972?
Q6.Which act was passed as a result of the arrival of tens of thousands of Kenyan Asians to Britain?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Where are the Falkland Islands located?
Q2.Which word describes a former colony of the British Empire which remains under British sovereignty?
Q3.Which of these are examples of British Overseas Territories?
Q4.What did the Falklands War do for Britain?
Q5.How many British armed forces personnel died in the Falklands War?
Q6.Put the following events in chronological order.
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