Northern Ireland Peace Process and the Troubles
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What was the outcome of the 1998 Good Friday Agreement?

  • All paramilitary prisoners were sentenced to life imprisonment
  • Nationalists accepted Northern Ireland would become part of the United Kingdom
  • Unionists accepted the entry of the IRA into government (correct)
  • The conflict ended with no further violence
  • How were victims' cases addressed following the Good Friday Agreement?

  • They were ignored and left without justice (correct)
  • They were allowed to serve on the civil courts
  • They were released from jail
  • They were compensated by the government
  • What was the purpose of the 1998 Good Friday Agreement?

  • To release all paramilitary prisoners from jail
  • To punish British army veterans for their actions
  • To end the violence and bring justice to victims (correct)
  • To ensure Northern Ireland would become part of the Republic of Ireland
  • Why do constant anniversaries of atrocities continue to impact Northern Ireland?

    <p>Because they serve as a reminder of the unresolved conflict</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been an ongoing issue after the Good Friday Agreement regarding British army veterans?

    <p>They have been prosecuted for their actions during the Troubles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a source of continuing controversy according to the passage?

    <p>Defining who counts as a victim and who as a perpetrator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the 'legacy law' passed by the British government?

    <p>To grant amnesty to Troubles-era killers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to a huge public-sector strike on January 18th in Northern Ireland?

    <p>Dispute about post-Brexit trade borders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main concern expressed about the amnesty for Troubles-era killers?

    <p>Killers may not admit the full ugliness of sectarian assassinations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the passage suggest about Northern Ireland's peace process?

    <p>It involved buying off lots of nasty people and turning a blind eye to others</p> Signup and view all the answers

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