From: Who Owns the Falkland Islands? A Tale of History, War, and Identity
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What does it mean for a community to choose its own future?

The Falklands dispute shows how important self-determination is to people’s identity and freedom. It invites us to think about how communities should be heard in decisions about their land and governance.

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Think about your own community or country: what freedoms and choices do people have there? How would you feel if someone else decided your future?

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Argentina claims the Falkland Islands were inherited from Spain when it gained independence in 1816.
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The United Kingdom has controlled the Falkland Islands almost continuously since 1833.
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In 2013, the people living on the Falkland Islands voted almost unanimously to remain a British O...
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