The Establishment of Northern Ireland (1920-39) (Leaving Cert History): Flashcards
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Craig's role in NI 1921-1940
Craig's role in NI 1921-1940
First Prime Minister of Northern Ireland
Years Craig served as NI PM
Years Craig served as NI PM
1921 until his death in 1940
Parliament location Craig helped create
Parliament location Craig helped create
Stormont
Craig's political stance
Craig's political stance
Staunch Unionist, committed to NI within UK
1922 Act giving govt sweeping powers
1922 Act giving govt sweeping powers
Civil Authorities (Special Powers) Act
What Craig abolished in 1929
What Craig abolished in 1929
Proportional Representation in local elections
Organisation Craig was member of
Organisation Craig was member of
Orange Order
Economic crisis during Craig's tenure
Economic crisis during Craig's tenure
Great Depression
Areas Catholics faced discrimination under Craig
Areas Catholics faced discrimination under Craig
Housing, employment, political representation
Craig's relationship with British govt
Craig's relationship with British govt
Close, ensured financial & political support
Craig's impact on Irish partition
Craig's impact on Irish partition
Entrenched partition, laid groundwork for Troubles
How Craig was viewed politically
How Craig was viewed politically
Polarising: revered by Unionists, reviled by Nationalists