NI Politics in the 20's - Boundary Commission, The Orange Order and Proportional Representation (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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What treaty established the Boundary Commission?
What treaty established the Boundary Commission?
Anglo-Irish Treaty of 1921
Which areas did nationalists hope would transfer to the Irish Free State?
Which areas did nationalists hope would transfer to the Irish Free State?
Parts of Fermanagh and Tyrone
When were the Boundary Commission's findings leaked?
When were the Boundary Commission's findings leaked?
1925
What happened to the border after the Boundary Commission?
What happened to the border after the Boundary Commission?
Left unchanged
When was the Orange Order founded?
When was the Orange Order founded?
1795
Who was NI's first Prime Minister and an Orange Order member?
Who was NI's first Prime Minister and an Orange Order member?
James Craig
What event do the Twelfth of July parades commemorate?
What event do the Twelfth of July parades commemorate?
Battle of the Boyne in 1690
How did Catholics view the Orange Order?
How did Catholics view the Orange Order?
Symbol of oppression & sectarianism
Which act introduced Proportional Representation in Ireland?
Which act introduced Proportional Representation in Ireland?
Government of Ireland Act 1920
What voting system was used under Proportional Representation?
What voting system was used under Proportional Representation?
Single Transferable Vote (STV)
What result did Unionists achieve in the 1921 elections?
What result did Unionists achieve in the 1921 elections?
Secured a significant majority
When did the Unionist govt abolish PR for local elections?
When did the Unionist govt abolish PR for local elections?
1929