The Emergence of Northern Ireland (1920-45) (Leaving Cert History): Flashcards
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Year of Government of Ireland Act
Year of Government of Ireland Act
1920
Six counties forming Northern Ireland
Six counties forming Northern Ireland
Antrim, Armagh, Derry, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone
First PM of Northern Ireland
First PM of Northern Ireland
Sir James Craig
Party dominating NI politics from 1921
Party dominating NI politics from 1921
Ulster Unionist Party (UUP)
Gerrymandering definition
Gerrymandering definition
Manipulating electoral boundaries to maintain unionist control
NI's industrial heartland city
NI's industrial heartland city
Belfast
Key NI industry (pre-1945)
Key NI industry (pre-1945)
Shipbuilding
Famous ship built in Belfast shipyards
Famous ship built in Belfast shipyards
RMS Titanic
When did Great Depression hit NI?
When did Great Depression hit NI?
1930s
Year Special Powers Act passed
Year Special Powers Act passed
1922
When did Special Powers Act end?
When did Special Powers Act end?
1973
Year B-Specials established
Year B-Specials established
1920
When were B-Specials disbanded?
When were B-Specials disbanded?
1970