How many Cod Wars did Iceland and the United Kingdom fight over fishing limits?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Three, between 1958 and 1976
- Step 1: Iceland extended its fishing limits several times. Step 2. The disputes took place in 1958, 1972–73 and 1975–76, and Iceland got its way each time. Answer: Three, between 1958 and 1976. Why not the others: There were three disputes, and they occurred in the twentieth century after the war.
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