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What is the primary cause of the conflict known as the Troubles?
What is the primary cause of the conflict known as the Troubles?
- Political and nationalistic differences (correct)
- Historical animosity between Northern Ireland and England
- Religious conflict between Protestants and Catholics
- Economic disparities between different communities
Who primarily wanted Northern Ireland to remain within the United Kingdom during the Troubles?
Who primarily wanted Northern Ireland to remain within the United Kingdom during the Troubles?
- The Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association
- The Catholic-nationalist minority
- Irish nationalists and republicans, mostly Irish Catholics
- Unionists and loyalists, mostly Ulster Protestants (correct)
What was the key issue at the heart of the Troubles?
What was the key issue at the heart of the Troubles?
- Civil rights for all citizens
- The status of Northern Ireland (correct)
- The relationship between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland
- Economic development in Northern Ireland
What was the goal of the Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association?
What was the goal of the Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association?
When is the Troubles usually deemed to have ended?
When is the Troubles usually deemed to have ended?
What did the Ulster Covenant signed by Edward Carson pledge to resist?
What did the Ulster Covenant signed by Edward Carson pledge to resist?
What was the main concern of most unionists in late 19th- and early 20th-century Ireland?
What was the main concern of most unionists in late 19th- and early 20th-century Ireland?
What was the goal of the Home Rule movement in late 19th-century Ireland?
What was the goal of the Home Rule movement in late 19th-century Ireland?
When was the Good Friday Agreement signed?
When was the Good Friday Agreement signed?
Which event led to the British Army's longest operation in Northern Ireland?
Which event led to the British Army's longest operation in Northern Ireland?
What historical event led to conflict between native Catholics and Protestant settlers in Ireland?
What historical event led to conflict between native Catholics and Protestant settlers in Ireland?
What was the primary cause of the conflict known as the Troubles?
What was the primary cause of the conflict known as the Troubles?
What was the goal of Irish nationalists and republicans during the Troubles?
What was the goal of Irish nationalists and republicans during the Troubles?
What was the main aim of the Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association?
What was the main aim of the Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association?
What did Unionists and loyalists, who were mostly Ulster Protestants, want for Northern Ireland?
What did Unionists and loyalists, who were mostly Ulster Protestants, want for Northern Ireland?
What was the status of Northern Ireland that was a key issue during the Troubles?
What was the status of Northern Ireland that was a key issue during the Troubles?
What was the primary dimension of the conflict during the Troubles?
What was the primary dimension of the conflict during the Troubles?
What was the primary goal of the Good Friday Agreement of 1998?
What was the primary goal of the Good Friday Agreement of 1998?
Where did the conflict known as the Troubles primarily take place?
Where did the conflict known as the Troubles primarily take place?
What historical event led to conflict between native Catholics and Protestant settlers in Ireland?
What historical event led to conflict between native Catholics and Protestant settlers in Ireland?
What was the main aim of the Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association?
What was the main aim of the Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association?
What was the key issue at the heart of the Troubles?
What was the key issue at the heart of the Troubles?
When is the Troubles usually deemed to have ended?
When is the Troubles usually deemed to have ended?
What led to the construction of 'peace walls' in Northern Ireland?
What led to the construction of 'peace walls' in Northern Ireland?
Who were the main participants in the conflict during the Troubles?
Who were the main participants in the conflict during the Troubles?
What delayed the resolution of the question of Irish independence during the First World War?
What delayed the resolution of the question of Irish independence during the First World War?
What was the primary aim of the Irish Volunteers formed in 1913?
What was the primary aim of the Irish Volunteers formed in 1913?
What was the result of the December 1918 general election in Ireland?
What was the result of the December 1918 general election in Ireland?
What was the main concern of most unionists in late 19th- and early 20th-century Ireland?
What was the main concern of most unionists in late 19th- and early 20th-century Ireland?
What was the primary goal of the Home Rule movement in late 19th-century Ireland?
What was the primary goal of the Home Rule movement in late 19th-century Ireland?
What was the response of unionists to the campaign for Home Rule in the late 19th century?
What was the response of unionists to the campaign for Home Rule in the late 19th century?
What was the goal of the Repeal Association's campaign in the late 19th century?
What was the goal of the Repeal Association's campaign in the late 19th century?
What was the primary concern of the formerly republican Presbyterians in late 19th-century Ireland?
What was the primary concern of the formerly republican Presbyterians in late 19th-century Ireland?
Flashcards
Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC)
Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC)
The police force in Northern Ireland, predominantly Protestant and known for sectarian bias and brutality, leading to distrust among Catholics.
August 1969 Riots
August 1969 Riots
A series of violent clashes between Catholics and Protestants in Northern Ireland, prompting intervention from the British Army, marking the start of the 'Troubles'.
Peace Walls
Peace Walls
Dividing walls constructed in Northern Ireland to separate Catholic and Protestant communities, symbolizing the deep sectarian divisions.
Bloody Sunday
Bloody Sunday
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Paramilitaries
Paramilitaries
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Republican Paramilitaries
Republican Paramilitaries
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Loyalist Paramilitaries
Loyalist Paramilitaries
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Good Friday Agreement
Good Friday Agreement
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Punishment Attacks
Punishment Attacks
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Plantation of Ulster
Plantation of Ulster
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Penal Laws
Penal Laws
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Orange Order
Orange Order
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Acts of Union 1800
Acts of Union 1800
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Study Notes
The Troubles in Northern Ireland
- The Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) was predominantly Protestant and known for sectarianism and police brutality.
- The August 1969 riots led to the British Army's longest operation in Northern Ireland.
- "Peace walls" were constructed to separate communities, and the British Army's neutrality was questioned after events like Bloody Sunday in 1972.
- The main participants in the conflict included republican and loyalist paramilitaries, British security forces, and political activists.
- More than 3,500 people were killed in the Troubles, with civilians comprising 52% of the deaths.
- The Good Friday Agreement of 1998 led to paramilitary ceasefires and restored self-government to Northern Ireland.
- Sporadic violence has persisted post-Agreement, including punishment attacks and organized crime involvement.
- The term "troubles" has been historically used to describe violent conflicts, including in 17th-century Ireland and the early 20th-century Irish revolutionary period.
- The 1609 Plantation of Ulster led to conflict between native Catholics and Protestant settlers, resulting in religious conflicts and Anglican dominance in Ireland.
- The Penal Laws curtailed the rights of non-conformists, leading to competition for land and tensions between communities.
- The Orange Order, established in 1795, aimed to uphold the Protestant faith and loyalty to the heirs of William of Orange.
- The Acts of Union 1800 abolished the Irish Parliament and incorporated Ireland into the United Kingdom.
The Troubles in Northern Ireland
- The Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) was predominantly Protestant and known for sectarianism and police brutality.
- The August 1969 riots led to the British Army's longest operation in Northern Ireland.
- "Peace walls" were constructed to separate communities, and the British Army's neutrality was questioned after events like Bloody Sunday in 1972.
- The main participants in the conflict included republican and loyalist paramilitaries, British security forces, and political activists.
- More than 3,500 people were killed in the Troubles, with civilians comprising 52% of the deaths.
- The Good Friday Agreement of 1998 led to paramilitary ceasefires and restored self-government to Northern Ireland.
- Sporadic violence has persisted post-Agreement, including punishment attacks and organized crime involvement.
- The term "troubles" has been historically used to describe violent conflicts, including in 17th-century Ireland and the early 20th-century Irish revolutionary period.
- The 1609 Plantation of Ulster led to conflict between native Catholics and Protestant settlers, resulting in religious conflicts and Anglican dominance in Ireland.
- The Penal Laws curtailed the rights of non-conformists, leading to competition for land and tensions between communities.
- The Orange Order, established in 1795, aimed to uphold the Protestant faith and loyalty to the heirs of William of Orange.
- The Acts of Union 1800 abolished the Irish Parliament and incorporated Ireland into the United Kingdom.
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"The Troubles in Northern Ireland" Quiz: Test your knowledge of the historical and political events that shaped the conflict in Northern Ireland, including key participants, significant events, and the impact of the Good Friday Agreement. Learn about the complexities of the conflict, including the role of the Royal Ulster Constabulary, the construction of "peace walls," and the persistence of violence post-Agreement.
