The Collapse of Stormont (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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In which year did the Stormont Parliament collapse?
In which year did the Stormont Parliament collapse?
1972
How many years of unionist-dominated self-government ended with Stormont's collapse?
How many years of unionist-dominated self-government ended with Stormont's collapse?
50 years
When was the Stormont Parliament established?
When was the Stormont Parliament established?
1921
Which party dominated the Stormont Parliament from the beginning?
Which party dominated the Stormont Parliament from the beginning?
Ulster Unionist Party (UUP)
What civil rights issue involved skewing political representation in favour of Protestants?
What civil rights issue involved skewing political representation in favour of Protestants?
Gerrymandering
In which year was internment introduced in Northern Ireland?
In which year was internment introduced in Northern Ireland?
1971
How many unarmed protesters were killed on Bloody Sunday, 30 January 1972?
How many unarmed protesters were killed on Bloody Sunday, 30 January 1972?
14
Who led the Northern Ireland government in early 1972?
Who led the Northern Ireland government in early 1972?
Brian Faulkner
Approximately how many people were killed in 1972, the bloodiest year of the Troubles?
Approximately how many people were killed in 1972, the bloodiest year of the Troubles?
500
On what date did Edward Heath suspend the Stormont Parliament?
On what date did Edward Heath suspend the Stormont Parliament?
24 March 1972
Who was appointed as the first Secretary of State for Northern Ireland?
Who was appointed as the first Secretary of State for Northern Ireland?
William Whitelaw
How long did direct rule from London last after Stormont's suspension?
How long did direct rule from London last after Stormont's suspension?
26 years
In which year was the Sunningdale Agreement proposed?
In which year was the Sunningdale Agreement proposed?
1973
Which agreement in 1998 finally restored devolved government to Northern Ireland?
Which agreement in 1998 finally restored devolved government to Northern Ireland?
Good Friday Agreement