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
: 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.

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

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

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

12. Argentine Exports

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

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

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

19. Explain the military causes of the conflict.

20. HOMEWORK
Read about the immediate causes of the Falklands War on pgs
Be ready to discuss tomorrow!