1921: Tension and Violence (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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What did the Government of Ireland Act 1920 aim to create?
What did the Government of Ireland Act 1920 aim to create?
Two separate entities within Ireland
How many counties made up Northern Ireland when it was established?
How many counties made up Northern Ireland when it was established?
Six counties
Why were these specific counties chosen for Northern Ireland?
Why were these specific counties chosen for Northern Ireland?
They had a Protestant Unionist majority
Where was the parliament of Northern Ireland located?
Where was the parliament of Northern Ireland located?
Stormont
On what date did King George V open the Parliament of Northern Ireland?
On what date did King George V open the Parliament of Northern Ireland?
22 June 1921
In what year was the Anglo-Irish Treaty signed?
In what year was the Anglo-Irish Treaty signed?
1921
Who was the Unionist leader who campaigned against Irish unity?
Who was the Unionist leader who campaigned against Irish unity?
James Craig
What was the Boundary Commission's purpose?
What was the Boundary Commission's purpose?
Determine borders based on local wishes
What position did Dawson Bates hold in the Northern Irish government?
What position did Dawson Bates hold in the Northern Irish government?
Minister of Home Affairs
What was the full name of the Special Powers Act?
What was the full name of the Special Powers Act?
Civil Authorities (Special Powers) Act
In what year was the Special Powers Act introduced?
In what year was the Special Powers Act introduced?
1922
What power did the Special Powers Act grant the government?
What power did the Special Powers Act grant the government?
Arrest & detain without trial
Until what year did the Special Powers Act remain in force?
Until what year did the Special Powers Act remain in force?
1973
When was the Royal Ulster Constabulary established?
When was the Royal Ulster Constabulary established?
June 1922
What was the demographic composition of the RUC?
What was the demographic composition of the RUC?
Predominantly Protestant