IRA Bombing Campaigns in Guildford and Birmingham (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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On what date did the Guildford bombings occur?
On what date did the Guildford bombings occur?
5 October 1974
How many people died in the Guildford bombings?
How many people died in the Guildford bombings?
5 (4 soldiers, 1 civilian)
Which of the following was NOT one of the Guildford Four?
Which of the following was NOT one of the Guildford Four?
Hugh Callaghan
How long were the Guildford Four imprisoned before their convictions were quashed?
How long were the Guildford Four imprisoned before their convictions were quashed?
15 years
When did the Birmingham pub bombings take place?
When did the Birmingham pub bombings take place?
21 November 1974
Which two pubs were targeted in the Birmingham bombings?
Which two pubs were targeted in the Birmingham bombings?
Mulberry Bush & Tavern in the Town
How many people were killed in the Birmingham pub bombings?
How many people were killed in the Birmingham pub bombings?
21 people
In what year were the Birmingham Six's convictions overturned?
In what year were the Birmingham Six's convictions overturned?
1991
What legislation was introduced in response to the Birmingham bombings?
What legislation was introduced in response to the Birmingham bombings?
Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA)
What was the IRA's strategic aim in bombing British mainland targets?
What was the IRA's strategic aim in bombing British mainland targets?
Bring conflict closer & pressure for change
Who led the Shankill Butchers and which organisation were they part of?
Who led the Shankill Butchers and which organisation were they part of?
Lenny Murphy, UVF
During what period were the Shankill Butchers active and how many did they kill?
During what period were the Shankill Butchers active and how many did they kill?
1975-1982, at least 23 people