The Peoples Democracy Flashcards
1
Q
What group of people set up the Peoples democracy?
A
Mostly liberal, young university students that wanted a change
2
Q
When did they start marching?
A
They started to march after the ban was put for no marches west of the Bann, and after NICRA stoped marching.
3
Q
Why were they marching?
A
They were unhappy with O’Neills limited reforms in five point regime.
4
Q
Where was the ambush?
A
Burntollet
5
Q
Who ambushed them?
A
They were ambushed at the bridge by the local Protestant community and the police didn’t Intervine.
6
Q
What was the nationalist reaction to the ambush at Burntollet?
A
The nationalist were extremely upset because the police then rampaged around the catholic part of Derry/London Derry.
