Case Study: Direct Rule and Sunningdale 1972-74 (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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On what date was Direct Rule introduced in Northern Ireland?
On what date was Direct Rule introduced in Northern Ireland?
30 March 1972
Which event in January 1972 led to the decision to impose Direct Rule?
Which event in January 1972 led to the decision to impose Direct Rule?
Bloody Sunday
How many unarmed civil rights protesters were killed on Bloody Sunday?
How many unarmed civil rights protesters were killed on Bloody Sunday?
14
Who was the British Prime Minister when Direct Rule was introduced?
Who was the British Prime Minister when Direct Rule was introduced?
Edward Heath
Who was the first Secretary of State for Northern Ireland?
Who was the first Secretary of State for Northern Ireland?
William Whitelaw
For how many years did Direct Rule remain in place?
For how many years did Direct Rule remain in place?
26 years
Since when had the Unionist Party dominated Stormont?
Since when had the Unionist Party dominated Stormont?
1921
Who led the Ulster Vanguard Party?
Who led the Ulster Vanguard Party?
William Craig
In which year was the Ulster Vanguard Party founded?
In which year was the Ulster Vanguard Party founded?
1972
How many men did Craig say they would mobilise at the March 1972 rally?
How many men did Craig say they would mobilise at the March 1972 rally?
100,000 men
When did the Ulster Workers' Council Strike occur?
When did the Ulster Workers' Council Strike occur?
May 1974
What agreement collapsed as a result of the Ulster Workers' Council Strike?
What agreement collapsed as a result of the Ulster Workers' Council Strike?
Sunningdale Agreement