Northern Ireland Conflict Overview 1969
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What was one of the immediate triggers of the violence in Derry in August 1969?

  • The Battle of the Bogside
  • Burning of Bombay Street
  • The deployment of Irish troops
  • The Apprentice Boys parade (correct)

    • How many people were killed in the violence during July 1969?

  • 7 (correct)
  • 10
  • 5
  • 14

    • What was a significant outcome of the clashes in Belfast during August 1969?

  • Increased attacks on loyalist homes
  • Deployment of the Irish army to Northern Ireland
  • Establishment of peace negotiations
  • Creation of refugee camps (correct)

    • What was the initial response of the Nationalists to the deployment of British army troops?

    <p>Gradual welcome followed by hostility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary cause of the violence in Northern Ireland during the summer of 1969?

    <p>Ethnic tensions between communities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was a notable leader of the opposition to the power-sharing executive in Sunningdale?

    <p>Ian Paisley</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which political group supported the power-sharing executive alongside the British government?

    <p>Alliance Party</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of the group formed by the combined opposition to the power-sharing executive?

    <p>United Ulster Unionist Council</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the British government official supporting the power-sharing executive?

    <p>William Whitelaw</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group opposed the power-sharing executive due to concerns about the Irish dimension?

    <p>Democratic Unionist Party</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary objective of the hunger strikes initiated by the Provisional Irish Republican Army (PIRA)?

    <p>Achieve Special Category Status (SCS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which significant event occurred on March 5, 1981, that impacted the hunger strike's efforts?

    <p>Frank Maguire passed away</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the second hunger strike initiated on March 1, 1981, differ from the previous one in 1980?

    <p>Inmates joined the strike at intervals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the reaction of the Republican prisoners to the British government's stance on their clothing?

    <p>They believed a deal had been reached</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of Bobby Sands' participation in the hunger strike after 40 days?

    <p>He was elected as an MP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of introducing Special Category Status in 1972?

    <p>To recognize political motivations for breaking the law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following privileges did prisoners with Special Category Status enjoy?

    <p>Ability to wear their own clothes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What changed regarding prisoners convicted after March 1976 in relation to Special Category Status?

    <p>They were treated like standard sentenced prisoners</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was responsible for the introduction of Special Category Status?

    <p>NI Secretary of State William Whitelaw</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was NOT a benefit of Special Category Status?

    <p>Access to specialized medical care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the date of Bobby Sands' death during the Hunger Strike?

    <p>5th May 1981</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many republican prisoners died during the Hunger Strike between March and October 1981?

    <p>10</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant event occurred on 3rd October 1981 regarding the Hunger Strikes?

    <p>The Hunger Strike was called off</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the number of people who died as a result of violence triggered by the Hunger Strikers' deaths?

    <p>61</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the British Government's stance regarding the demands of the political prisoners during the Hunger Strikes?

    <p>They were determined not to grant any demands.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for Brian Faulkner and the NI government resigning on 24th March 1972?

    <p>Refusal to accept the transfer of security control to Westminster</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which change was NOT proposed by Edward Heath during the discussions on 22nd March 1972?

    <p>Formation of a united Ireland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was appointed as the new Secretary of State for Northern Ireland after the introduction of Direct Rule?

    <p>William Whitelaw</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the proposed strategies to include Catholics in the political process in Northern Ireland?

    <p>Creating a 'community government'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event triggered the series of changes including the introduction of Direct Rule in Northern Ireland?

    <p>The events of Bloody Sunday</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reaction of the Nationalists to the government's approach during the Hunger Strikes?

    <p>They became more alienated from the NI state.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concession was announced by James Prior shortly after the Hunger Strikes ended?

    <p>Prisoners would be allowed to wear their own clothes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Unionists view the Hunger Strikers?

    <p>As terrorists who should not be appeased.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the stance of the Irish Government during the Hunger Strikes?

    <p>They sought a political end to the violence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the reaction of Republicans to the Hunger Strikes?

    <p>They gained further support for the PIRA.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the cause of the march organized by NICRA in Derry on October 5th, 1968?

    <p>Inequalities in Derry Corporation housing policy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant consequence of the Burntollet Attack on January 4th, 1969?

    <p>O'Neill established the Cameron Commission to investigate violence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event prompted NICRA to march from Belfast to Derry in January 1969?

    <p>Anger at the violence faced by NICRA in Derry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which political figure resigned in protest as tensions escalated in Northern Ireland during January 1969?

    <p>Brian Faulkner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the policy of Ulsterisation primarily involve?

    <p>Enhancing the RUC and UDR while reducing the British Army</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the overall public reaction to the RUC's actions during the NICRA marches?

    <p>Disillusionment and outrage towards RUC's partiality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did IRA prisoners respond to the removal of Special Category Status?

    <p>They initially refused to wear prison uniforms and used blankets instead</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the tactics used by prisoners to try to achieve Special Category Status?

    <p>Attacking prison wardens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led the supporters of Republican prisoners to organize public demonstrations?

    <p>To advocate for the return of Special Category Status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What misconception did the IRA prisoners have regarding their status as prisoners?

    <p>They considered themselves political prisoners and freedom fighters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the reaction of Unionists to the removal of Stormont on March 28, 1972?

    <p>Horrified and viewed it as a threat to their identity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Nationalist community perceive the end of Stormont?

    <p>With happiness, marking a new political beginning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action did the Ulster Vanguard take in response to the removal of Stormont?

    <p>Organized strikes and shutdowns across Northern Ireland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the reaction of the IRA regarding the imposition of Direct Rule?

    <p>They celebrated it as the accomplishment of destroying Stormont</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant effect did the removal of Stormont have on Loyalist paramilitaries?

    <p>A boost in support and increase in sectarian killings</p> Signup and view all the answers

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