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They began to organise peaceful anti-discrimination protests who were frequently blocked by the Northern ______ government and brutally suppressed by the police, which triggered riots and erupted violence
They began to organise peaceful anti-discrimination protests who were frequently blocked by the Northern ______ government and brutally suppressed by the police, which triggered riots and erupted violence
Ireland
The Anglo-Irish Treaty of December 1921 officially split Ireland in two: Northern Ireland (six counties), which was predominantly ______, and Irish Free State (remaining 26 counties), which was largely Catholic
The Anglo-Irish Treaty of December 1921 officially split Ireland in two: Northern Ireland (six counties), which was predominantly ______, and Irish Free State (remaining 26 counties), which was largely Catholic
Protestant
There followed a bitter civil war because many republicans rejected the British retention of Northern Ireland, which cost almost 1,000 ______
There followed a bitter civil war because many republicans rejected the British retention of Northern Ireland, which cost almost 1,000 ______
lives
The most famous casualty was Michael Collins who was killed in an ambush in ______
The most famous casualty was Michael Collins who was killed in an ambush in ______
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The unionists who had control of Northern Ireland quickly put in place regulations that would further marginalise the already minority ______
The unionists who had control of Northern Ireland quickly put in place regulations that would further marginalise the already minority ______
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This included redrawing electoral borders that decreased Catholic representation and gave more votes to ______
This included redrawing electoral borders that decreased Catholic representation and gave more votes to ______
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As a result, Catholics were forced to face discrimination when it came to employment, housing and ______
As a result, Catholics were forced to face discrimination when it came to employment, housing and ______
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The civil unrest in Northern Ireland reached its peak in the ______
The civil unrest in Northern Ireland reached its peak in the ______
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By the 1960s, frustrations within the Catholic community of Northern Ireland found expression in a campaign for ______
By the 1960s, frustrations within the Catholic community of Northern Ireland found expression in a campaign for ______
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The best-known and most visible organisation that demanded the end of institutionalised discrimination of Catholics was the Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association ______
The best-known and most visible organisation that demanded the end of institutionalised discrimination of Catholics was the Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association ______
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British troops were brought in to restore order, but the conflict intensified as the IRA and ______ paramilitary groups carried out bombings and other acts of terrorism on both islands
British troops were brought in to restore order, but the conflict intensified as the IRA and ______ paramilitary groups carried out bombings and other acts of terrorism on both islands
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Until the second decade of the 21st century the Irish-British relations were mostly friendly, built on commercial and familiar ties, although the exit of Britain from the European Union might break this ______
Until the second decade of the 21st century the Irish-British relations were mostly friendly, built on commercial and familiar ties, although the exit of Britain from the European Union might break this ______
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What was the name of the most famous casualty during the Irish Civil War?
What was the name of the most famous casualty during the Irish Civil War?
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What was the name of the organisation that demanded the end of institutionalised discrimination of Catholics in Northern Ireland?
What was the name of the organisation that demanded the end of institutionalised discrimination of Catholics in Northern Ireland?
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What was the name of the agreement that was signed in Belfast on April 10th 1998 by representatives of Britain, the Republic of Ireland and most Northern Ireland political parties?
What was the name of the agreement that was signed in Belfast on April 10th 1998 by representatives of Britain, the Republic of Ireland and most Northern Ireland political parties?
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What was the main cause of the bitter civil war that followed the Anglo-Irish War?
What was the main cause of the bitter civil war that followed the Anglo-Irish War?
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What was the name of the event that triggered riots and erupted violence in Northern Ireland, which led to British troops being brought in to restore order?
What was the name of the event that triggered riots and erupted violence in Northern Ireland, which led to British troops being brought in to restore order?
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What was the main demand of the campaign for civil rights in Northern Ireland during the 1960s?
What was the main demand of the campaign for civil rights in Northern Ireland during the 1960s?
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What was the name of the agreement that set up the Irish Free State in December 1921?
What was the name of the agreement that set up the Irish Free State in December 1921?
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What was the main reason why Catholics in Northern Ireland faced discrimination when it came to employment, housing and education?
What was the main reason why Catholics in Northern Ireland faced discrimination when it came to employment, housing and education?
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What was the name of the event that resulted in several casualties and intensified the conflict in Northern Ireland?
What was the name of the event that resulted in several casualties and intensified the conflict in Northern Ireland?
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What was the name of the agreement that officially split Ireland in two and set up Northern Ireland as a separate entity from the Irish Free State?
What was the name of the agreement that officially split Ireland in two and set up Northern Ireland as a separate entity from the Irish Free State?
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What was the name of the organisation that carried out bombings and other acts of terrorism on both islands during the Northern Ireland conflict?
What was the name of the organisation that carried out bombings and other acts of terrorism on both islands during the Northern Ireland conflict?
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What was the name of the agreement that was signed in Belfast on April 10th 1998 and is formally known as the Belfast Agreement?
What was the name of the agreement that was signed in Belfast on April 10th 1998 and is formally known as the Belfast Agreement?
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Which of the following was the main reason for the bitter civil war that followed the Anglo-Irish War?
Which of the following was the main reason for the bitter civil war that followed the Anglo-Irish War?
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What was the main issue that the Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association campaigned against?
What was the main issue that the Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association campaigned against?
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What was the outcome of the Battle of the Bogside?
What was the outcome of the Battle of the Bogside?
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What was the significance of the Good Friday Agreement?
What was the significance of the Good Friday Agreement?
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What was the outcome of the British government's regulations that further marginalised the already minority Catholics in Northern Ireland?
What was the outcome of the British government's regulations that further marginalised the already minority Catholics in Northern Ireland?
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What was the impact of the civil unrest in Northern Ireland on the common citizens?
What was the impact of the civil unrest in Northern Ireland on the common citizens?
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What was the role of British troops during the civil unrest in Northern Ireland?
What was the role of British troops during the civil unrest in Northern Ireland?
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What was the reason for the strained relations between the Republic of Ireland and Britain?
What was the reason for the strained relations between the Republic of Ireland and Britain?
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What was the outcome of the various different peace initiatives that were suggested and tested?
What was the outcome of the various different peace initiatives that were suggested and tested?
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What was the impact of the split of Ireland into two parts on the religious demographics of each part?
What was the impact of the split of Ireland into two parts on the religious demographics of each part?
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What was the impact of the split of Ireland into two parts on the civil unrest in Northern Ireland?
What was the impact of the split of Ireland into two parts on the civil unrest in Northern Ireland?
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What was the most significant development in the Northern Ireland peace process?
What was the most significant development in the Northern Ireland peace process?
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Which of the following is true about the Irish Free State?
Which of the following is true about the Irish Free State?
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What was the cause of the bitter civil war that followed the Anglo-Irish Treaty of December 1921?
What was the cause of the bitter civil war that followed the Anglo-Irish Treaty of December 1921?
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What was the outcome of the redrawing of electoral borders in Northern Ireland?
What was the outcome of the redrawing of electoral borders in Northern Ireland?
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What was the Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association (NICRA)?
What was the Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association (NICRA)?
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What event triggered riots and erupted violence during peaceful anti-discrimination protests in Northern Ireland?
What event triggered riots and erupted violence during peaceful anti-discrimination protests in Northern Ireland?
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What was the result of the conflict between Catholics and Protestants in Northern Ireland?
What was the result of the conflict between Catholics and Protestants in Northern Ireland?
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What was the most significant development in the Northern Ireland peace process?
What was the most significant development in the Northern Ireland peace process?
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What was the name of the event that resulted in several casualties during the civil unrest in Northern Ireland?
What was the name of the event that resulted in several casualties during the civil unrest in Northern Ireland?
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What was the response of the Northern Ireland government to the demands of the Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association (NICRA)?
What was the response of the Northern Ireland government to the demands of the Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association (NICRA)?
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What was the cause of the frustrations within the Catholic community of Northern Ireland during the 1960s?
What was the cause of the frustrations within the Catholic community of Northern Ireland during the 1960s?
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What was the impact of the exit of Britain from the European Union on Irish-British relations?
What was the impact of the exit of Britain from the European Union on Irish-British relations?
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What were the consequences of the unionists' regulations that further marginalised the already minority Catholics in Northern Ireland?
What were the consequences of the unionists' regulations that further marginalised the already minority Catholics in Northern Ireland?
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During the Anglo-Irish War, Ireland was officially split into two: Northern Ireland and Irish Free State
During the Anglo-Irish War, Ireland was officially split into two: Northern Ireland and Irish Free State
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The Irish Free State became a Republic in 1949
The Irish Free State became a Republic in 1949
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The civil war that followed the Anglo-Irish Treaty cost over 10,000 lives
The civil war that followed the Anglo-Irish Treaty cost over 10,000 lives
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Michael Collins was killed in an ambush in Dublin
Michael Collins was killed in an ambush in Dublin
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The unionists who had control of Northern Ireland put in place regulations that further marginalized the already minority Protestants
The unionists who had control of Northern Ireland put in place regulations that further marginalized the already minority Protestants
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Redrawn electoral borders in Northern Ireland decreased Catholic representation and gave more votes to Protestants
Redrawn electoral borders in Northern Ireland decreased Catholic representation and gave more votes to Protestants
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Catholics were not discriminated against in employment, housing, and education in Northern Ireland
Catholics were not discriminated against in employment, housing, and education in Northern Ireland
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The civil unrest in Northern Ireland reached its peak in the 1980s
The civil unrest in Northern Ireland reached its peak in the 1980s
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The Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association demanded the end of institutionalized discrimination of Protestants
The Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association demanded the end of institutionalized discrimination of Protestants
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British troops were brought in to restore order during the civil unrest in Northern Ireland
British troops were brought in to restore order during the civil unrest in Northern Ireland
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The Good Friday Agreement was signed in Belfast on April 10th, 1998
The Good Friday Agreement was signed in Belfast on April 10th, 1998
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Irish-British relations were strained before the Good Friday Agreement due to commercial and familiar ties
Irish-British relations were strained before the Good Friday Agreement due to commercial and familiar ties
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During the Anglo-Irish War, Ireland was officially split in two by the Anglo-Irish Treaty of December 1921
During the Anglo-Irish War, Ireland was officially split in two by the Anglo-Irish Treaty of December 1921
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The Irish Free State became a Republic in 1949
The Irish Free State became a Republic in 1949
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The civil war that followed the Anglo-Irish War resulted in almost 10,000 deaths
The civil war that followed the Anglo-Irish War resulted in almost 10,000 deaths
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The Northern Ireland government blocked peaceful anti-discrimination protests organized by the Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association
The Northern Ireland government blocked peaceful anti-discrimination protests organized by the Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association
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The Battle of the Bogside was a peaceful protest organized by the Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association
The Battle of the Bogside was a peaceful protest organized by the Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association
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British troops were brought in to restore order during the civil unrest in Northern Ireland
British troops were brought in to restore order during the civil unrest in Northern Ireland
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The Good Friday Agreement was signed in 1998
The Good Friday Agreement was signed in 1998
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The Good Friday Agreement was signed by representatives of Britain, the Republic of Ireland, and some Northern Ireland political parties
The Good Friday Agreement was signed by representatives of Britain, the Republic of Ireland, and some Northern Ireland political parties
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The Good Friday Agreement was the first successful peace initiative in the region
The Good Friday Agreement was the first successful peace initiative in the region
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The conflict in Northern Ireland involved acts of terrorism carried out by both the IRA and Protestant paramilitary groups
The conflict in Northern Ireland involved acts of terrorism carried out by both the IRA and Protestant paramilitary groups
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Relations between the Republic of Ireland and Britain became more strained following the signing of the Good Friday Agreement
Relations between the Republic of Ireland and Britain became more strained following the signing of the Good Friday Agreement
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The exit of Britain from the European Union is not expected to have any impact on Irish-British relations
The exit of Britain from the European Union is not expected to have any impact on Irish-British relations
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Study Notes
The Irish Civil War and Its Consequences
- The Anglo-Irish Treaty of December 1921 officially split Ireland into two: Northern Ireland (six counties) and the Irish Free State (26 counties)
- The treaty triggered a bitter civil war that lasted from 1922-1923 and resulted in nearly 1,000 deaths
- Michael Collins, a key figure in the Irish independence movement, was killed in an ambush in Béal na mBláth in 1922
Discrimination in Northern Ireland
- The unionist government in Northern Ireland implemented regulations that further marginalized the Catholic minority
- Electoral borders were redrawn, decreasing Catholic representation and giving more votes to Protestants
- Catholics faced discrimination in employment, housing, and education
Civil Unrest and the Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association
- The Catholic community in Northern Ireland demanded an end to institutionalized discrimination through peaceful protests
- These protests were frequently blocked by the Northern Ireland government and brutally suppressed by the police, leading to riots and violence
- The Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association (NICRA) was formed to demand an end to discrimination against Catholics
The Conflict Intensifies
- British troops were brought in to restore order, but the conflict intensified as the IRA and Protestant paramilitary groups carried out bombings and other acts of terrorism on both islands
- The conflict in Northern Ireland reached its peak in the 1960s
The Good Friday Agreement
- The Good Friday Agreement was signed in Belfast on April 10th, 1998, by representatives of Britain, the Republic of Ireland, and most Northern Ireland political parties
- The agreement marked a significant development in the Northern Ireland peace process
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Test your knowledge on the historic split of Ireland with our quiz on the Anglo-Irish Treaty. From the end of the Anglo-Irish War to the establishment of the Irish Free State and the division of Ireland, this quiz covers it all. Challenge yourself with questions on the political and religious factors that led to the split, as well as the aftermath and the bitter civil war that followed. Put your history knowledge to the test and learn more about this pivotal moment in Ireland's past.
