The Emergence of Northern Ireland (1920-45) (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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What year was the Government of Ireland Act passed?
What year was the Government of Ireland Act passed?
1920
How many counties of Ulster made up Northern Ireland?
How many counties of Ulster made up Northern Ireland?
Six counties
Who became the first Prime Minister of Northern Ireland?
Who became the first Prime Minister of Northern Ireland?
Sir James Craig
From what year did the UUP hold power continuously in Northern Ireland?
From what year did the UUP hold power continuously in Northern Ireland?
1921
What was gerrymandering used for in Northern Ireland?
What was gerrymandering used for in Northern Ireland?
To manipulate electoral boundaries
What industry was Belfast particularly renowned for?
What industry was Belfast particularly renowned for?
Shipbuilding
In what year was the Special Powers Act passed?
In what year was the Special Powers Act passed?
1922
Until what year did the Special Powers Act remain in force?
Until what year did the Special Powers Act remain in force?
1973
Who made up almost the entirety of the B-Specials?
Who made up almost the entirety of the B-Specials?
Protestant men
When were the B-Specials disbanded?
When were the B-Specials disbanded?
1970
In what year was proportional representation abolished in Northern Ireland?
In what year was proportional representation abolished in Northern Ireland?
1929
Which decade saw the Great Depression hit Northern Ireland hard?
Which decade saw the Great Depression hit Northern Ireland hard?
1930s