6 Re-Emergence Of IRA and others Flashcards
1
Q
Why was IRA nicknamed ‘I ran Away’?
A
Because of their seeming failure to defend Catholics during the violence of 1969
2
Q
Name the paramilitary groups in NI (3)
A
PIRA
UVF
UDA
3
Q
Why did the IRA split? (2)
A
- Since The ending of its border campaign in 1962, the IRA seemed to become more interested in Marxism
- However some of its younger members were unhappy with this inaction and wanted to take matters into their own hands
4
Q
How did the PIRA emerge?
A
In 1969 the IRA split into the OIRA and PIRA
5
Q
Describe the OIRA (3)
A
- focused on establishing a socialist Ireland
- violence was used until a ceasefire was called on May 1972
- In 1974 it split again to form IRSP and militant INLA
6
Q
Describe the PIRA
A
- claimed for itself the traditional role of defender of the nationalist community
7
Q
What were the aims of the PIRA? (4)
A
- Achieving civil rights
- defending the catholic population
- destroying the Stormont government
- removing British ‘imperialism’ from Ireland
8
Q
British Army conflict with IRA (3)
A
- In July the army imposed a 34-hour curfew on the Lower Falls area of Belfast while a house to house weapons search was being carried out
- Success: A number of weapons and explosives were discovered
- Downfall: The search was a disaster politically. It damaged the army’s previously good relationships with the nationalist community and increased IRA membership
9
Q
When did the UVF re-emerge ?
A
Mid 1960s
10
Q
What were the goals of the UVF (2)
A
- it sought to oppose the actions of republican paramilitaries
- to ensure that Northern Ireland remained a part of the U.K.
11
Q
When was the UDA formed?
A
September 1971
12
Q
What were the objectives of the UDA?
A
- A defensive grouping that would protect Protestant areas and resist republican aggression
- It had over 30,000 members
13
Q
Who were the UFF and what did they do? (3)
A
- A group within the UDA
- Members were involved in the organisation of and carrying out of paramilitary attacks
- It was outlawed in 1973
