The Downing Street Declaration 1993 (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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On what date was the Downing Street Declaration signed?
On what date was the Downing Street Declaration signed?
15 December 1993
Who were the two leaders that signed the Downing Street Declaration?
Who were the two leaders that signed the Downing Street Declaration?
Major & Reynolds
Which earlier agreement did the Downing Street Declaration build upon?
Which earlier agreement did the Downing Street Declaration build upon?
Anglo-Irish Agreement 1985
What role did Peter Brooke play in the peace process?
What role did Peter Brooke play in the peace process?
Facilitated early discussions
What principle did the declaration reaffirm regarding Northern Ireland's status?
What principle did the declaration reaffirm regarding Northern Ireland's status?
Self-determination with consent
What was both governments' position on using violence for political ends?
What was both governments' position on using violence for political ends?
Rejected it completely
Which party was specifically invited to talks with a condition attached?
Which party was specifically invited to talks with a condition attached?
Sinn Féin
When did the IRA announce its ceasefire following the declaration?
When did the IRA announce its ceasefire following the declaration?
August 1994
Which groups declared a ceasefire after the IRA's announcement?
Which groups declared a ceasefire after the IRA's announcement?
Loyalist paramilitary groups
What major agreement did the declaration eventually lead to?
What major agreement did the declaration eventually lead to?
Good Friday Agreement 1998
How did the declaration affect Sinn Féin's political standing?
How did the declaration affect Sinn Féin's political standing?
Helped legitimise them
What did the declaration assure unionists about Northern Ireland's future?
What did the declaration assure unionists about Northern Ireland's future?
No forced unity without consent
How did John Major's approach differ from Margaret Thatcher's?
How did John Major's approach differ from Margaret Thatcher's?
More flexible approach