In 1982, which country invaded the Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic, a British overseas territory?

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Answer: Argentina

Argentina invaded in 1982. The UK sent a naval taskforce, and military action won the islands back.

From chapter 3 of the handbook, "A long and illustrious history", section "Britain since 1945". Practice question 283 of 651, written in our own words.

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