The Terence O'Neill Years (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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In what year was Captain Terence O'Neill born?
In what year was Captain Terence O'Neill born?
1914
At which prestigious British school was O'Neill educated?
At which prestigious British school was O'Neill educated?
Eton College
In what year did Terence O'Neill enter politics?
In what year did Terence O'Neill enter politics?
1946
For which constituency was O'Neill elected as MP?
For which constituency was O'Neill elected as MP?
Bannside
What political party did O'Neill represent?
What political party did O'Neill represent?
Ulster Unionist Party
What military rank did O'Neill achieve during WWII?
What military rank did O'Neill achieve during WWII?
Captain
In what year did O'Neill replace Brookeborough as PM?
In what year did O'Neill replace Brookeborough as PM?
1963
How many years was Brookeborough in power?
How many years was Brookeborough in power?
20 years
What ministerial position did O'Neill hold before becoming PM?
What ministerial position did O'Neill hold before becoming PM?
Minister of Finance
During which years was O'Neill Minister of Finance?
During which years was O'Neill Minister of Finance?
1956 to 1963
Which traditional industries were declining in NI?
Which traditional industries were declining in NI?
Shipbuilding and textiles
Which new industries did O'Neill help establish?
Which new industries did O'Neill help establish?
Engineering and electronics