Addressing Key Questions (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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When was the Ulster Convention held?
When was the Ulster Convention held?
June 1974
Which two unionist leaders used the Ulster Convention to rally opposition to the Sunningdale Agreement?
Which two unionist leaders used the Ulster Convention to rally opposition to the Sunningdale Agreement?
Harry West & Ian Paisley
What followed the Ulster Convention and led to the collapse of the power-sharing executive?
What followed the Ulster Convention and led to the collapse of the power-sharing executive?
Ulster Workers' Council Strike
Which two forces took on more responsibility for law and order under Ulsterisation?
Which two forces took on more responsibility for law and order under Ulsterisation?
RUC & UDR
When was the Ulsterisation policy implemented?
When was the Ulsterisation policy implemented?
Late 1970s
What years did Roy Mason serve as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland?
What years did Roy Mason serve as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland?
1976 to 1979
Who were the three founders of the Peace People movement?
Who were the three founders of the Peace People movement?
Williams, Corrigan & McKeown
What recognition did the Peace People receive in 1976?
What recognition did the Peace People receive in 1976?
Nobel Peace Prize
How did the Troubles affect Northern Ireland's tourism industry?
How did the Troubles affect Northern Ireland's tourism industry?
Severely impacted; visitors avoided
What solution to the Troubles did James Molyneaux favour?
What solution to the Troubles did James Molyneaux favour?
Full integration into the UK
What was the IRA's 'Long War' strategy designed to achieve?
What was the IRA's 'Long War' strategy designed to achieve?
Wear down Britain via prolonged campaign
What dual strategy did Gerry Adams call the 'Armalite and ballot box' approach?
What dual strategy did Gerry Adams call the 'Armalite and ballot box' approach?
Armed campaign & political process
How many British soldiers were killed in the Warrenpoint Ambush on 27 August 1979?
How many British soldiers were killed in the Warrenpoint Ambush on 27 August 1979?
18
Who led the 1981 IRA hunger strike?
Who led the 1981 IRA hunger strike?
Bobby Sands
How did Margaret Thatcher respond to the New Ireland Forum's proposals?
How did Margaret Thatcher respond to the New Ireland Forum's proposals?
'That is out. Out. Out.'