Northern Ireland

Question 1

Name the 6 counties of NI

Answer 1

Fermanagh
Antrim
Tyrone
Down
Armagh
Derry

Question 2

What does NICRA stand for?

Answer 2

Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association

Question 3

What were the aims of the NICRA?

Answer 3

They aimed to end Discrimination & have equal rights for Catholics & Protestants

Question 4

What is meant by ‘Direct Rule’?

Answer 4

It’s the administration of Northern Ireland Directly by the Government of Great Britain

Question 5

Why did the British Government introduce ‘Direct Rule’ to Northern Ireland in 1972?

Answer 5

Because of all the increase of Violence after Bloody Sunday the British Government tried to take control.

Question 6

What was agreed on in the Good Friday Agreement?

Answer 6

1. Ireland would remain divided unless a majority in NI wants a United Ireland
2. All people in Northern Ireland would have equal rights
3. A new NI assembly would be set up with all views represented
4. Parliamentary groups would destroy their weapons
5. Political prisoners would be released
6. The army would leave and the police would be made fairer(PSNI)
7. More Cooperation between North & South Ireland

Question 7

What on-going issues still cause tension between Unionists & Nationalists in Northern Ireland?

Answer 7

People fear that the Troubles may return due to terrorist attacks such as cars blowing up or a PSNI Officer and 2 Soldiers being killed by the Real IRA