Bloody Friday (July 1972) and Operation Motorman (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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On what date did Bloody Friday occur?
On what date did Bloody Friday occur?
21 July 1972
How many bombs did the IRA set off across Belfast on Bloody Friday?
How many bombs did the IRA set off across Belfast on Bloody Friday?
22 bombs
Within what time frame were the Bloody Friday bombs detonated?
Within what time frame were the Bloody Friday bombs detonated?
About 80 minutes
How many people were killed on Bloody Friday?
How many people were killed on Bloody Friday?
Nine people
Approximately how many people were injured on Bloody Friday?
Approximately how many people were injured on Bloody Friday?
130 people
How many unarmed protesters were killed on Bloody Sunday in January 1972?
How many unarmed protesters were killed on Bloody Sunday in January 1972?
14 protesters
How long after Bloody Friday did Operation Motorman take place?
How long after Bloody Friday did Operation Motorman take place?
Ten days later
On what date was Operation Motorman carried out?
On what date was Operation Motorman carried out?
31 July 1972
How many British troops were involved in Operation Motorman?
How many British troops were involved in Operation Motorman?
Around 22,000 troops
Which area in Derry/Londonderry was a key target of Operation Motorman?
Which area in Derry/Londonderry was a key target of Operation Motorman?
The Bogside
How did the IRA respond to Operation Motorman?
How did the IRA respond to Operation Motorman?
Evacuated & avoided confrontation
How many civilians were killed during Operation Motorman?
How many civilians were killed during Operation Motorman?
Two civilians