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Which country's military government collapsed after losing the Falklands War?
Argentina
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What side of the political spectrum was the military junta that ruled over Argentina for 5 years?
Far Right
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What makes the Falklands economically valuable today?
Oil & the fishing industry
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How did the UK gaining off shore oil deposists affect social beliefs?
Raised national patriotism in civilians
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What major political change occurred in Argentina as a result of the war?
A return to democracy/end of military dictatorship
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Which British prime minister gained major political popularity after the war?
Margaret Thatcher
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Who was the first woman to lead a large industrialized Western state and had a strong sense of governance?
Margaret Thatcher
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What plan was proposed to share control of the islands while reducing cost?
Leaseback Plan
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How did the arguments in South Georgia push the junta to begin provoking?
Gave junta excuse to start the invasion, created tensions
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Why did the Argentinian military junta resign after the Falklands War?
They were unable to sustain their positions in the face of public outrage
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How did the war affect the political strength of the British government?
It strengthened the government's popularity
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Which two parties made the last attempts to mediate the war but failed?
Peru, United Nations
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What actions did the European Economic Community take against Argentina?
Economic Sanctions
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Who placed economic sanctions on Argentina when the USA was showing support to the British?
The EEC (European Economic Community)
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How did Argentinas economic struggles influence the invasion of the Falkland Islands?
It was used to distract Argentinians from the economic crisis at hand.
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Who became president of Argentina after the return to democracy following the war?
Raúl Alfonsín
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According to broader foreign policy aims and past Argentinian rulers, what was Argentina's power dependent on?
On the control of the South Atlantic
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Why was the Argentinian government unpopular before the war?
The Argentine economic crisis
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What effect did the USA's neutral position have on the war?
It created tensions
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What treaty meant that Argentina had to look elsewhere for South Atlantic control?
Antarctic Treaty
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Which country supported Britain despite initially attempting to mediate the conflict?
The United States
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Originally, the British were not necessarily committed to the islands due to their negligible strategic and economic value, so why did they reassert control over the islands?
Because Britain did not want Argentina to dictate their foreign policy.
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How were civilian cruise ships used in the war?
They were converted for military use to transport troops
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What did Thatcher capitalize on to unionize the UK and win the vote?
The Patriotic Movement
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Who is the best history teacher ever?
Ms. Rojo (duh)