Northern Ireland Politics and History
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What was the purpose of the Government of Ireland Act 1920?

It partitioned Ireland and established the state of Northern Ireland.

What is the definition of 'sectarian'?

Narrow-minded.

Define 'power-sharing'.

A system of governance where all major segments of society are provided with ongoing power.

What is the meaning of 'internment'?

<p>Imprisonment without trial.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was 'The Troubles'?

<p>The Troubles was a long term conflict in NI that began in the autumn of 1969.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does NICRA stand for?

<p>Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Briefly describe the features of a 'Welfare State'.

<p>The Welfare State included old-age pensions, increased social welfare benefits, a free health service, free secondary education, and an increase in local authority housing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Gerrymandering'?

<p>Gerrymandering is the process of redrawing legislative boundaries to benefit the party in power.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'bigot'?

<p>A person who irrationally, unfairly and intolerantly dislikes other people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following were agreed upon in the Good Friday Agreement?

<p>An elected Assembly in NI (A), An Executive (government) in which power would be shared between different unionist and nationalist parties. (C), Cross-border bodies would encourage co-operation between North and South. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the RUC?

<p>A mostly Protestant police force that protected the unionist state.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Sunningdale Agreement?

<p>The Sunningdale Agreement was unsuccessful in achieving its goal of establishing a power-sharing Northern Ireland Executive and a cross-border Council of Ireland.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the B-Specials?

<p>A part-time, armed force known as the Ulster Special Constabulary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define 'conscription'.

<p>Compulsory military service.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main agreement reached in the Hillsborough Agreement?

<p>PM Margaret Thatcher and Taosieach Garret Fitzgerald agreed that 'any change in the status of Northern Ireland would only come about with the consent of a majority of the people of northern Ireland'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is known as 'Doctor No'?

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

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Government of Ireland Act 1920

Partitioned Ireland and set up the state of Northern Ireland.

Sectarian

Narrow-minded.

Power-sharing

A system of governance in which all major segments of society are provided a permanent share of power.

Internment

Imprisonment without trial.

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‘The Troubles’

Long term conflict broke out in NI in the autumn of 1969.

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NICRA

Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association.

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Welfare State

Old-age pensions and other social welfare benefits increased. A free health service was introduced. Free secondary education was provided. More local authority houses were built.

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Gerrymandering

Process of redrawing legislative boundaries for the purpose of benefiting the party in power.

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Bigot

A state of mind where a person irrationally, unfairly or intolerantly dislikes other people, ideas etc.

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The Good Friday Agreement

Tony Blair, Bertie Ahern and the main nationalist and unionist parties agreed to the following: An elected Assembly in NI An Executive (government) in which power would be shared between different unionist and nationalist parties. Cross-border bodies would encourage co-operation between North and South.

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RUC

Royal Ulster Constabulary, a mostly Protestant police force, safeguarded the unionist state.

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The Sunningdale Agreement

1973; an attempt to establish a power-sharing Northern Ireland Executive and a cross-border Council of Ireland. Did not succeed.

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B-Specials

An armed, part-time police force called the Ulster Special Constabulary.

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Conscription

Compulsory military service.

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Hillsborough Agreement

PM Margaret Thatcher and Taosieach Garret Fitzgerald agreed that 'any change in the status of Northern Ireland would only come about with the consent of a majority of the people of northern Ireland'.

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‘Doctor No’

Ian Paisley.

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DUP

The main political party in Northern Ireland who were opposed to Irish unity and to the Good Friday Agreement.

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Sinn Fein

A movement that aimed to achieve Irish unity by peaceful and democratic means.

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SDLP

A movement that advocated for a peaceful and democratic solution to the conflict in Northern Ireland.

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IRA

Irish Republican Army, a paramilitary group that fought for a united Ireland without compromise.

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Loyalist Paramilitaries

Protestant, loyalist, or unionist armed groups that operated in opposition to republican paramilitaries.

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Operation Banner

A military operation involving the deployment of British troops to Northern Ireland to quell the disturbances. The aim of the operation was to restore law and order and to protect both Catholic and Protestant civilians.

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Bloody Sunday

A protest march in Derry that was violently dispersed by British paratroopers, resulting in the deaths of 14 unarmed civilians.

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The Troubles

A period of intense political and social change in Northern Ireland, characterized by violence, sectarianism, and political instability.

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Republican

A nationalist who advocates for Irish unity, often viewed as a supporter of the IRA.

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Unionist

A person who supports Northern Ireland's place in the United Kingdom.

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Non-Sectarian

A person who believes in the equality of all people, regardless of religion, ethnicity, or political beliefs.

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Nationalist

A person who favors a united Ireland.

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Anti-Agreement

A person who opposes the Good Friday Agreement, often associated with the DUP.

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Study Notes

Government of Ireland Act 1920

  • Created the Northern Ireland state.
  • Partitioned Ireland.

Sectarianism

  • Narrow-minded.
  • Based on prejudice.
  • Intolerance of different groups.

Power-sharing

  • System where all major social groups share governance.
  • Ensures equal representation.

Internment

  • Imprisonment without trial.

'The Troubles'

  • Long-lasting conflict in Northern Ireland, starting in autumn 1969.

NICRA

  • Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association.

Welfare State

  • Increased social benefits (pensions).
  • Free healthcare introduced.
  • Free secondary education.
  • More local housing.

Gerrymandering

  • Redrawing voting districts for political advantage.

Bigot

  • Intolerant attitude towards others.
  • Irrational dislike of different ideas, people, etc.

The Good Friday Agreement

  • Agreement by leaders of unionist and nationalist parties.
  • Established an elected Assembly in Northern Ireland.
  • Created an Executive (government) with shared power.
  • Encouraged cross-border cooperation between North and South.

RUC

  • Royal Ulster Constabulary.
  • Mostly Protestant police force.

The Sunningdale Agreement

  • 1973 attempt to form a power-sharing executive.
  • Also included a cross-border Council of Ireland.
  • Failed to reach goals.

B-Specials

  • Armed, part-time police force (Ulster Special Constabulary).

Conscription

  • Compulsory military service.

Hillsborough Agreement

  • 1985 agreement by UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and Taoiseach Garret Fitzgerald.
  • Stated change in NI would only occur with consent of Northern Ireland majority.

'Doctor No'

  • Nickname for Ian Paisley.

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Explore key events and concepts related to Northern Ireland's political landscape, from the Government of Ireland Act 1920 to the Good Friday Agreement. This quiz covers topics such as sectarianism, power-sharing, and the impact of the welfare state. Test your knowledge on these fundamental aspects of Irish history and governance.

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