The Libertarian Utopia That Almost Caused A War

The Libertarian Utopia That Almost Caused A War

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History, Geography, Science, Social Studies

11th Grade - University

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The video explores the libertarian project led by Michael Oliver to establish the Republic of Minerva on unclaimed reefs in the South Pacific. Despite declaring independence, the project faced opposition from neighboring countries, particularly Tonga, which dismantled the structures and claimed the territory. Legal developments and international rulings further complicated the situation, leading to ongoing disputes between Fiji and Tonga. The Ocean Life Research Foundation, later reformed as the Phoenix Foundation, continued to pursue libertarian states elsewhere, but with limited success.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary motivation behind Michael Oliver's Minerva Reefs project?

To build a military base

To establish a libertarian state free from government regulations

To create a new tourist destination

To explore undersea minerals

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant action did the Republic of Minerva take on January 19, 1972?

They formed an alliance with Tonga

They discovered oil reserves

They declared independence

They signed a treaty with Fiji

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the South Pacific Forum respond to the establishment of the Republic of Minerva?

They ignored the situation

They supported the Republic of Minerva

They recognized Tonga's historical association with the reefs

They imposed sanctions on Minerva

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did Tonga take to assert its claim over the Minerva Reefs?

They built a hotel on the reefs

They sent an expedition to dismantle the Republic's structures

They held a referendum

They sold the reefs to another country

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the Minerva Reefs become more significant over time?

They became a popular tourist spot

They were found to have lucrative undersea minerals

They were declared a world heritage site

They were used for military exercises

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the 2001 International Court of Justice case regarding artificial islands?

Artificial islands were granted full sovereignty

States could not claim sovereignty over low tide elevations outside their territorial sea

Artificial islands were banned

All claims to artificial islands were nullified

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Phoenix Foundation's approach after the Minerva Reefs project?

They focused on environmental conservation

They attempted to establish libertarian states in the Bahamas and Vanuatu

They partnered with the United Nations

They abandoned all future projects