The Establishment of Northern Ireland (1920-39) (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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When did James Craig serve as Northern Ireland's first Prime Minister?
When did James Craig serve as Northern Ireland's first Prime Minister?
1921-1940
Which parliament did Craig play a pivotal role in creating?
Which parliament did Craig play a pivotal role in creating?
Stormont
Which group gave Craig strong support due to his Unionist stance?
Which group gave Craig strong support due to his Unionist stance?
Protestant Unionists
What act did Craig's administration pass in 1922?
What act did Craig's administration pass in 1922?
Civil Authorities (Special Powers) Act
In which areas were Catholics discriminated against under Craig's government?
In which areas were Catholics discriminated against under Craig's government?
Housing, employment & representation
Which social issues did Craig's government respond inadequately to?
Which social issues did Craig's government respond inadequately to?
Housing & poverty
What did Craig's close British government relationship ensure for Northern Ireland?
What did Craig's close British government relationship ensure for Northern Ireland?
Financial & political support
Which organisation was Craig a member of?
Which organisation was Craig a member of?
Orange Order
What did Craig's government abolish in 1929?
What did Craig's government abolish in 1929?
PR in local elections
Which major economic crisis occurred during Craig's tenure?
Which major economic crisis occurred during Craig's tenure?
Great Depression
How did Nationalists view Craig?
How did Nationalists view Craig?
As a symbol of oppression
What long-term conflict did Craig's policies help lay the groundwork for?
What long-term conflict did Craig's policies help lay the groundwork for?
The Troubles