The Apprentice Boys Of Derry Flashcards
What was the Williamite war?
A war fought between King James II of England (Catholic), King Louis XIV of France (probably Catholic) and Prince William of Orange (Protestant)
Where did King James flee to?
Ireland
Why did King James flee to Ireland?
To prepare to retake the throne
How did King James start his campaign to reclaim the throne?
By marching on the Protestant city of Derry
Who was the governor of Derry?
Robert Lundy
What did Robert Lindy want to do when he saw the Catholic Army approaching?
He wanted to surrender the city to them
Who refused to surrender?
13 apprentice boys shut the gates of the city
How long did the siege of Derry last?
105 days
What lifted the siege on Derry?
Supplies arrived from Britain
What is the Apprentice Boys of Derry?
A group founded to commemorate the siege of Derry and the closing of the gates
What do the ABOD burn?
An effigy of a Robert Lundy
How do they commemorate the events?
-dress in bowler hats
-wear orange sashes
-carry bright banners
-parade around the city walls
Who initially took part in the celebrations?
Both catholics and Protestants
Why did the relationship between Catholics and Protestants sour?
Due to pressure from catholics during the civil rights movement
What did the parades become following the civil rights movement?
They become sectarian
What did Protestants throw at catholics?
Coins
Where did Protestants throw coins at catholics?
When they were marching through the bogside and singing anti-Catholic songs
What did the battle of bogside lead to ?
Anger and hatred towards the marches from the Catholic community
Why did the hatred escalate further?
When the unionist government attempted to ban the civil rights movement but allowed the ABOD to march
What did the Derry citizens association stockpile in anticipation of an attack on the parade?
Rocks and petrol bombs
Why was there calls for the parade to be cancelled?
There was a fear of violence but this was ignored
Did the march go ahead?
Yes, It was untroubled until it reached the bogside
What happened at the Battle of the Bogside?
-Protestants chanted and threw coins at catholics
-stones thrown back
What is seen as the start of the troubles?
The Battle of the Bogside
