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What was the outcome of the 1998 Good Friday Agreement?
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?
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?
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?
Why do constant anniversaries of atrocities continue to impact Northern Ireland?
What has been an ongoing issue after the Good Friday Agreement regarding British army veterans?
What has been an ongoing issue after the Good Friday Agreement regarding British army veterans?
What is a source of continuing controversy according to the passage?
What is a source of continuing controversy according to the passage?
What is the purpose of the 'legacy law' passed by the British government?
What is the purpose of the 'legacy law' passed by the British government?
What led to a huge public-sector strike on January 18th in Northern Ireland?
What led to a huge public-sector strike on January 18th in Northern Ireland?
What is the main concern expressed about the amnesty for Troubles-era killers?
What is the main concern expressed about the amnesty for Troubles-era killers?
What does the passage suggest about Northern Ireland's peace process?
What does the passage suggest about Northern Ireland's peace process?