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Unit Summary

In this unit, pupils learn about a theme in British history over a period of roughly 1000 years. They examine this theme, analysing the impact it had in Medieval, Early Modern, Industrial and Modern Britain, with a particular focus on change and continuity.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to recall that Britain went to war with Argentina in 1982 over the Falkland Islands, which was home to many settlers of British descent.

Key Notes

• 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.

Vocabulary To Learn

• 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 Mistakes To Avoid

• The Falkland Islands have always been uncontested British territory.

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