The Battle of the Bogside - August 1969 (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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When did the Battle of the Bogside take place?
When did the Battle of the Bogside take place?
12-14 August 1969
In which area of Derry/Londonderry did the Battle of the Bogside occur?
In which area of Derry/Londonderry did the Battle of the Bogside occur?
The Bogside
What significant period did the Battle of the Bogside mark the beginning of?
What significant period did the Battle of the Bogside mark the beginning of?
The Troubles
Which organisation's annual march was the immediate cause of the Battle of the Bogside?
Which organisation's annual march was the immediate cause of the Battle of the Bogside?
Apprentice Boys of Derry
What did the Catholic residents form in anticipation of violence during the march?
What did the Catholic residents form in anticipation of violence during the march?
Derry Citizens' Defence Association
Which historical event from 1689 did the Apprentice Boys commemorate?
Which historical event from 1689 did the Apprentice Boys commemorate?
Siege of Derry
When was 'Free Derry' declared?
When was 'Free Derry' declared?
January 1969
What did Free Derry represent in practical terms?
What did Free Derry represent in practical terms?
A self-policed area
What weapons did RUC use during the Battle of the Bogside?
What weapons did RUC use during the Battle of the Bogside?
Tear gas, batons, and water cannons
When did the British Army deploy to Northern Ireland?
When did the British Army deploy to Northern Ireland?
14 August 1969
What was the immediate result of the Battle of the Bogside?
What was the immediate result of the Battle of the Bogside?
RUC withdrew from Bogside
Who succeeded Terence O'Neill as Prime Minister after his resignation in April 1969?
Who succeeded Terence O'Neill as Prime Minister after his resignation in April 1969?
James Chichester-Clark