Stalemate and a Search for Peace 1974-84 (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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In which year was Direct Rule implemented in Northern Ireland?
In which year was Direct Rule implemented in Northern Ireland?
1972
What was the name of the Northern Ireland Parliament suspended in 1972?
What was the name of the Northern Ireland Parliament suspended in 1972?
Stormont
Who governed Northern Ireland under Direct Rule?
Who governed Northern Ireland under Direct Rule?
Secretary of State for NI
Which areas did the Secretary of State control under Direct Rule?
Which areas did the Secretary of State control under Direct Rule?
Security, justice, health & education
Why were unionists generally supportive of Direct Rule?
Why were unionists generally supportive of Direct Rule?
It kept NI firmly within the UK
In which year was the Sunningdale Agreement signed?
In which year was the Sunningdale Agreement signed?
1973
What event in 1974 contributed to the collapse of the Sunningdale executive?
What event in 1974 contributed to the collapse of the Sunningdale executive?
Ulster Workers' Council Strike
What role did the Anglo-Irish Agreement of 1985 give to the Republic of Ireland?
What role did the Anglo-Irish Agreement of 1985 give to the Republic of Ireland?
A consultative role in NI's governance
How was legislation for Northern Ireland passed during Direct Rule?
How was legislation for Northern Ireland passed during Direct Rule?
Through Orders in Council
In which years was the Ulster Convention held?
In which years was the Ulster Convention held?
1975 and 1976
Which group held the majority of seats at the Ulster Convention?
Which group held the majority of seats at the Ulster Convention?
Unionists
What was the main outcome of the Ulster Convention?
What was the main outcome of the Ulster Convention?
Failed to produce consensus