Coleraine University Controversy *CASE STUDY (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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In the 1960s, which was the only university in Northern Ireland?
In the 1960s, which was the only university in Northern Ireland?
Queen's University Belfast
Which factor contributed to increased demand for higher education in Northern Ireland?
Which factor contributed to increased demand for higher education in Northern Ireland?
The post-war baby boom
Who led the committee to explore establishing a second university in Northern Ireland?
Who led the committee to explore establishing a second university in Northern Ireland?
Sir John Lockwood
What were the two main contenders for the second university location?
What were the two main contenders for the second university location?
Coleraine and Derry/Londonderry
Which college in Derry/Londonderry was affiliated with Trinity College Dublin?
Which college in Derry/Londonderry was affiliated with Trinity College Dublin?
Magee College
Why did supporters argue Coleraine was a suitable location?
Why did supporters argue Coleraine was a suitable location?
It was neutral and less divisive
In which year was the Lockwood Committee established?
In which year was the Lockwood Committee established?
1963
When was the Lockwood Report published?
When was the Lockwood Report published?
1965
Which location did the Lockwood Report recommend for the new university?
Which location did the Lockwood Report recommend for the new university?
Coleraine
How did Derry/Londonderry residents react to the Lockwood decision?
How did Derry/Londonderry residents react to the Lockwood decision?
Thousands took to the streets
Which community saw the Coleraine decision as discriminatory?
Which community saw the Coleraine decision as discriminatory?
The nationalist community
What broader movement did the Lockwood controversy contribute to?
What broader movement did the Lockwood controversy contribute to?
The civil rights movement