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BELLWORK

BELLWORK. With regards to WWI vs. WWII, list one similarity and one difference between their……… Political effects Economic effects Germany’s loss Fighting tactics THINKER: What makes a war “limited?” Give examples! . The Malvinas/Falklands War (1982). A Limited War Case Study. Overview.

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BELLWORK

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  1. BELLWORK With regards to WWI vs. WWII, list one similarity and one difference between their……… • Political effects • Economic effects • Germany’s loss • Fighting tactics • THINKER: What makes a war “limited?” Give examples!

  2. The Malvinas/Falklands War (1982) A Limited War Case Study

  3. Overview • Between Argentina and England • Resulted from long-standing dispute over the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands, South Georgia & Sandwich Islands • Different claims to territories began in 1820 • 1965-1982: UN negotiations • Conflict began on 2 April 1982, when Argentine forces invaded and occupied the Falkland Islands and South Georgia (claimed by England) • Lasted 74 days and ended with the Argentine surrender on 14 June 1982 (islands were returned to England) • Led to increased patriotism, fall of the military government in Argentina, success of Margaret Thatcher, and changing cultural perspectives.

  4. Reading: Causes of the Falklands War • Describe the relationship between Argentina and Britain. • Explain the differing claims over control of the Falklands. • Why did both sides want control of the Falklands? • Describe the economic problems in Britain and Argentina in the early 1980’s. • Describe the changes in government in Britain and Argentina prior to the conflict. What political problems did each country face? • Explain the military causes of the conflict.

  5. Describe the relationship between Argentina and Britain.

  6. Explain the differing claims over control of the Falklands.

  7. Why did both sides want control of the Falklands?

  8. Describe the economic problems in Britain and Argentina in the early 1980’s.

  9. Argentine Exports

  10. The failure of the Federal Bank in Argentina led to several bank runs throughout the country; 1980

  11. Describe the changes in government in Britain and Argentina prior to the conflict. What political problems did each country face?

  12. Protests break out in Argentina over the rise of military juntas; 1969

  13. Explain the military causes of the conflict.

  14. HOMEWORK • Read about the immediate causes of the Falklands War on pgs. 189-193. • Be ready to discuss tomorrow!

  15. Historical Role Play • Group A: Advisers to General Galtieri advocating FOR war over the Falklands • Group B: Advisers to General Galtieri advocating AGAINST war over the Falklands • Group C: Advisers to Margaret Thatcher arguing FOR war over the Falklands • Group D: Advisers to Margaret Thatcher arguing AGAINST war over the Falklands • You have ten minutes to prepare a brief presentation/speech/statement on your viewpoint

  16. Causes: Problems in Argentina • Devastating economic crisis • Large-scale civil unrest against the military junta that had governed the country since 1976 • In December 1981 there was a change in the Argentine military regime bringing to office a new junta headed by General Leopoldo Galtieri (acting president) and Admiral Jorge Anaya. • Anaya was the main supporter of occupation of the islands; never believed the UK would respond militarily • Their goal: mobilize Argentines' patriotic feelings towards the islands and thus divert public attention from the country's economic problems and the regime's ongoing human rights violations • March 19, 1982: group of marines raised Argentine flag over South Georgia • April 2, 1982: Argentina sent troops & occupied the Falklands

  17. Admiral Jorge Anaya was the driving force in the Junta's decision to invade the Falklands.

  18. Causes: British Response • A BBC journalist informed the British government that the Argentinians had, in fact, taken control of the island. • Operation Corporate: British military operations in the Falklands War. The commander of task force operations was Admiral Sir John Fieldhouse. • Operations lasted from 1 April 1982 to 20 June 1983

  19. The cover of Newsweek magazine, 19 April 1982, depicts HMS Hermes, flagship of the British Task Force

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