Religion & War (OCR GCSE Religious Studies): Flashcards

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Reasons for War
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What is greed as a cause of war?

Desire to acquire more resources, land, or power

Resources wars are fought over

Oil, minerals, or water

What is self-defence as a cause of war?

War to protect oneself, nation, or allies from threat

What does self-defence protect?

Sovereignty and national security

What is retaliation as a cause of war?

War as response to prior attack or aggression

What can retaliation restore?

National pride or honour

Nations in Falklands War (1982)

Argentina and the United Kingdom

Date Argentina invaded Falkland Islands

April 2, 1982

British control of Falklands began

1830s

Argentina's motive in Falklands War

Territorial dispute - claimed islands as their territory

UK's justification for Falklands action

Self-defence against Argentina's invasion

Duration of Falklands War

Two months

British military deaths in Falklands War

255

Impact on Argentina after Falklands War

Downfall of its military dictatorship

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