Focus on: Brian Faulkner (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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In what year was Brian Faulkner born?
In what year was Brian Faulkner born?
1921
At what age was Faulkner elected to the Northern Ireland Parliament in 1949?
At what age was Faulkner elected to the Northern Ireland Parliament in 1949?
28
Which ministerial position did Faulkner hold during the early years of the Troubles?
Which ministerial position did Faulkner hold during the early years of the Troubles?
Minister of Home Affairs
What controversial policy did Faulkner introduce as Minister of Home Affairs?
What controversial policy did Faulkner introduce as Minister of Home Affairs?
Internment without trial
In what year did Faulkner become the last Prime Minister of Northern Ireland?
In what year did Faulkner become the last Prime Minister of Northern Ireland?
1971
Which Prime Minister did Faulkner succeed in 1971?
Which Prime Minister did Faulkner succeed in 1971?
James Chichester-Clark
In what year did the British government introduce Direct Rule in Northern Ireland?
In what year did the British government introduce Direct Rule in Northern Ireland?
1972
What did the 1973 Northern Ireland White Paper propose?
What did the 1973 Northern Ireland White Paper propose?
Power-sharing & Council of Ireland
When did Faulkner become Chief Executive of the power-sharing executive?
When did Faulkner become Chief Executive of the power-sharing executive?
January 1974
What was the aim of the Council of Ireland?
What was the aim of the Council of Ireland?
Cooperation between NI & Republic
When did the Ulster Workers' Council Strike bring down the power-sharing government?
When did the Ulster Workers' Council Strike bring down the power-sharing government?
May 1974
What party did Faulkner form after leaving the UUP in 1974?
What party did Faulkner form after leaving the UUP in 1974?
Unionist Party of Northern Ireland