Cod Wars: Key Events and Impacts

The video discusses the Cod Wars, a series of three undeclared conflicts between Iceland and the UK over fishing rights from 1958 to 1976. The disputes arose due to Iceland's expansion of its fishing zone, which the UK initially ignored. Despite being a smaller nation, Iceland leveraged its strategic position in NATO to gain support and eventually forced the UK to concede. The conflicts highlighted the importance of fishing to Iceland's economy and the geopolitical dynamics of the Cold War era.

Which wars are typically considered the most important of the 20th century?

• World Wars and Vietnam War

• The Korean War

• The Cod Wars

• The Falklands War

What was the primary economic activity of Iceland that was affected by British fishing?

• Mining

• Fishing

• Agriculture

• Tourism

What was the initial territorial claim made by Iceland in the first Cod War?

• 12 miles

• 4 miles

• 50 miles

• 3 miles

Which countries were involved in the international arbitration during the second Cod War?

• France, Germany, and Denmark

• Iceland, UK, and France

• UK, Germany, and Denmark

• USA, UK, and Germany

What was Iceland's strategic advantage in the second Cod War?

• Relationship with NATO

• Economic sanctions on the UK

• Support from the Soviet Union

• Superior naval power

During the third Cod War, what was the new territorial claim made by Iceland?

• 100 miles

• 250 miles

• 150 miles

• 200 miles

What action did Iceland take in 1976 that escalated the third Cod War?

• Declared war on the UK

• Broke off international relations with the UK

• Joined the Warsaw Pact

• Imposed a naval blockade on the UK

What was the role of the US in resolving the third Cod War?

• Sent military support to the UK

• Mediated peace talks

• Imposed sanctions on Iceland

• Pressured the UK to concede

What was the outcome of the Cod Wars for Iceland?

• Lost its fishing rights

• Gained control over its fishing waters

• Joined the European Union

• Became a British colony

How did the Cod Wars impact the relationship between Iceland and the UK?

• Strengthened their alliance

• Led to a permanent rift

• Resulted in Iceland joining the UK

• Restored relations after resolution