Focus on: James Molyneaux (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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When was James Molyneaux leader of the Ulster Unionist Party?
When was James Molyneaux leader of the Ulster Unionist Party?
1979 to 1995
Which agreement did Molyneaux strongly oppose in 1985?
Which agreement did Molyneaux strongly oppose in 1985?
Anglo-Irish Agreement
What role did the Anglo-Irish Agreement give to the Irish government?
What role did the Anglo-Irish Agreement give to the Irish government?
An advisory role in NI's governance
What type of governance did Molyneaux support for Northern Ireland?
What type of governance did Molyneaux support for Northern Ireland?
Direct rule from Westminster
How did Molyneaux view power-sharing with nationalists?
How did Molyneaux view power-sharing with nationalists?
As threats to NI's union with Britain
How was Molyneaux's leadership style described?
How was Molyneaux's leadership style described?
Low-key and pragmatic
Which hardline party provided growing competition to the UUP?
Which hardline party provided growing competition to the UUP?
Democratic Unionist Party led by Paisley
How did Molyneaux oppose the Anglo-Irish Agreement?
How did Molyneaux oppose the Anglo-Irish Agreement?
Led mass protests & coordinated with others
When did Molyneaux retire as UUP leader?
When did Molyneaux retire as UUP leader?
1995
What was Molyneaux a strong advocate for within unionism?
What was Molyneaux a strong advocate for within unionism?
Unionist unity
How is Molyneaux's leadership period generally viewed?
How is Molyneaux's leadership period generally viewed?
As a period of consolidation