Argentina threatens sanctions over the Falklands

Sep. 07, 2026

Q: Argentine President Javier Milei said last week he would sanction oil companies drilling in the Falkland Islands as he stepped up his nation’s claim to the British overseas territory. British forces defeated Argentina after it invaded the South Atlantic islands 44 years ago. Where is Argentina?

Circle the area on this map

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Q: Milei, a right-wing political ally of President Donald Trump, said "winds of change" favored Argentina’s claim to the islands. Why might Trump turn against the United States’ long-time ally, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?

A. Defense spending

B. Greenland dispute

C. Iran war support

D. All of the above

Q: It is believed that the Falklands, or Malvinas, were unoccupied when an English ship first visited the islands in 1690. Who were the first people to occupy the islands?

A. Argentines

B. British

C. French

D. Spanish

Q: Seeing the dispute as a barrier to trade, British officials were ready to turn the islands over to Argentina in the 1960s. Who prevented the deal?

A. Argentine rebels

B. Falkland Islanders

C. NATO allies

D. U.S. politicians

Q: What was the U.S. position during the 1982 Falklands War?

A. Neutral

B. Supported Argentina

C. Supported United Kingdom

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