Focus on: Gerry Adams (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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In what year was Gerry Adams born?
In what year was Gerry Adams born?
1948
In which city was Gerry Adams born?
In which city was Gerry Adams born?
Belfast
Which two organisations did Adams join as a young man during the early Troubles?
Which two organisations did Adams join as a young man during the early Troubles?
Sinn Féin and IRA
What was Sinn Féin's relationship to the IRA?
What was Sinn Féin's relationship to the IRA?
Its political wing
During which decade did Adams negotiate ceasefires with the British government?
During which decade did Adams negotiate ceasefires with the British government?
1990s
In what year was the Good Friday Agreement signed?
In what year was the Good Friday Agreement signed?
1998
What did the Good Friday Agreement establish in Northern Ireland?
What did the Good Friday Agreement establish in Northern Ireland?
A power-sharing government
What did Adams' 'Armalite and ballot box' strategy combine?
What did Adams' 'Armalite and ballot box' strategy combine?
Armed struggle and politics
In what year did Adams become President of Sinn Féin?
In what year did Adams become President of Sinn Féin?
1983
Which SDLP leader did Adams work closely with during peace negotiations?
Which SDLP leader did Adams work closely with during peace negotiations?
John Hume
What did Adams help persuade the IRA to do during the peace process?
What did Adams help persuade the IRA to do during the peace process?
Decommission its weapons
In what year did Adams step down as Sinn Féin leader?
In what year did Adams step down as Sinn Féin leader?
2018