History 2 Flashcards
1
Q
What was the attitude of Craigavon and others towards Nationalists?
A
Nationalists were discriminated against to keep them in their place
2
Q
What did Unionists fear regarding Nationalists?
A
Unionists feared the threat Nationalists may pose to their power.
3
Q
What were some methods used by Unionists to disempower Nationalists?
A
- Ending proportional representation in local elections
- Introducing the corporate/business vote
- Introducing gerrymandering
- Discrimination in the job market
- Discrimination in the allocation of council houses
4
Q
True or False: Unionists supported the introduction of proportional representation in local elections.
A
False
5
Q
Fill in the blank: Unionists introduced _______ to manipulate electoral boundaries.
A
gerrymandering
6
Q
A
7
Q
Fill in the blank: The allocation of council houses was subject to _______ against Nationalists.
A
[discrimination]
8
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A