Political Developments (Edward Heath, New Political Parties) (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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In which year was the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) founded?
In which year was the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) founded?
1971
Who founded the DUP alongside Desmond Boal?
Who founded the DUP alongside Desmond Boal?
Ian Paisley
Which party's moderate stance led to the formation of the DUP?
Which party's moderate stance led to the formation of the DUP?
Ulster Unionist Party
Which groups particularly supported the DUP?
Which groups particularly supported the DUP?
Protestant working class & rural areas
When did Edward Heath become Prime Minister?
When did Edward Heath become Prime Minister?
June 1970
When did secret meetings occur between British government & Provisional IRA?
When did secret meetings occur between British government & Provisional IRA?
July 1972
What was William Whitelaw's role during the secret talks?
What was William Whitelaw's role during the secret talks?
Secretary of State for NI
Where in London were the 1972 secret talks held?
Where in London were the 1972 secret talks held?
Cheyne Walk
How was the Alliance Party positioned when founded in 1970?
How was the Alliance Party positioned when founded in 1970?
Centrist & non-sectarian
What was the SDLP's stance on violence?
What was the SDLP's stance on violence?
Firmly rejected violence
Which figures were included in the SDLP leadership?
Which figures were included in the SDLP leadership?
John Hume & Gerry Fitt
When did James Chichester-Clark resign as PM of Northern Ireland?
When did James Chichester-Clark resign as PM of Northern Ireland?
March 1971