O Neills Early Years, Economic Developments under O'Neill and Unionist Distrust (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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What was O'Neill's primary focus as Prime Minister of Northern Ireland?
What was O'Neill's primary focus as Prime Minister of Northern Ireland?
Modernising the region's economy
Which two traditional industries were in decline in Northern Ireland?
Which two traditional industries were in decline in Northern Ireland?
Shipbuilding and textiles
What were industrial estates designed to provide?
What were industrial estates designed to provide?
Purpose-built facilities for manufacturing
What incentives did O'Neill's government offer to attract companies?
What incentives did O'Neill's government offer to attract companies?
Tax breaks and grants
Which infrastructure areas did O'Neill's government invest in upgrading?
Which infrastructure areas did O'Neill's government invest in upgrading?
Roads, railways, and ports
Why did O'Neill advocate for education and vocational training?
Why did O'Neill advocate for education and vocational training?
To attract high-tech industries
What employment issue continued to affect the Catholic community?
What employment issue continued to affect the Catholic community?
Discrimination in employment
In what year did Terence O'Neill become Prime Minister of Northern Ireland?
In what year did Terence O'Neill become Prime Minister of Northern Ireland?
1963
Who did O'Neill meet with in 1965 in a historic effort to reduce tensions?
Who did O'Neill meet with in 1965 in a historic effort to reduce tensions?
Seán Lemass
What was Ian Paisley's role in Northern Irish society?
What was Ian Paisley's role in Northern Irish society?
Protestant minister and political leader
What did Paisley accuse O'Neill of doing?
What did Paisley accuse O'Neill of doing?
Betraying unionist principles
When did O'Neill resign as Prime Minister?
When did O'Neill resign as Prime Minister?
1969