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Which countries participated in the Lobster War?

  • Australia and New Zealand
  • Canada and Norway
  • France and Brazil
  • United States and England
Explanation

The Lobster War, or La Guerre des Langoustes, was a dispute between France and Brazil that occurred in the 1960s. The conflict arose when French fishermen began to harvest vast amounts of lobsters off the coast of Brazil, prompting the Brazilian government to implement protective measures and restrictions. France vehemently contested these measures and deployed naval vessels to protect their fishing fleets. Tension escalated between the two countries, leading to naval confrontations and even the sinking of fishing boats. Eventually, the conflict was resolved through diplomatic negotiations, demonstrating the significance of this dispute in the relations between France and Brazil.