The Beginning of the Troubles (1969-72) (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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On what date did British troops arrive in Northern Ireland to restore order?
On what date did British troops arrive in Northern Ireland to restore order?
14 August 1969
How did the Catholic community initially react to the British Army's arrival?
How did the Catholic community initially react to the British Army's arrival?
Welcomed them as a neutral force
When was the Provisional IRA formed?
When was the Provisional IRA formed?
December 1969
Why did the Provisional IRA form as a breakaway group?
Why did the Provisional IRA form as a breakaway group?
Official IRA failed to protect Catholics
In which month and year did Bloody Sunday occur?
In which month and year did Bloody Sunday occur?
January 1972
How many unarmed protesters were killed on Bloody Sunday?
How many unarmed protesters were killed on Bloody Sunday?
14
When did the Falls Road Curfew take place?
When did the Falls Road Curfew take place?
July 1970
How long did the Falls Road Curfew last?
How long did the Falls Road Curfew last?
36 hours
How did women respond to the Falls Road Curfew?
How did women respond to the Falls Road Curfew?
Marched in with food and supplies
In what year did the Arms Crisis occur in the Republic of Ireland?
In what year did the Arms Crisis occur in the Republic of Ireland?
1970
Which two ministers were accused in the Arms Crisis?
Which two ministers were accused in the Arms Crisis?
Charles Haughey and Neil Blaney
When was the Ulster Defence Association (UDA) formed?
When was the Ulster Defence Association (UDA) formed?
September 1971
What was the UDA's status among loyalist paramilitary organisations?
What was the UDA's status among loyalist paramilitary organisations?
The largest loyalist group