The Troubles In Norther Ireland Flashcards
1
Q
Terrorism
A
the use of fear and acts of violence to try to change society or government policy for a political or ideological purpose
2
Q
Loyalists
A
unionists who are willing to use (or quietly support the use of) paramilitary violence to defend the Union
3
Q
Internment
A
The arrest and imprisonment of people without a trial
4
Q
Power-sharing governments
A
nationalists and unionists governing Northern Ireland together
5
Q
Political status
A
to be treated as political prisoners rather than as ordinary criminals
6
Q
Hunger strike
A
the refusal of all food until demands are met
