Anglo-Irish Agreement 1985

Question 1

What is the Anglo-Irish Agreement?

Answer 1

A political agreement between the British and Irish governments aimed at addressing issues in Northern Ireland.

Question 2

What year was the Anglo-Irish Agreement signed?

Answer 2

1985

Question 3

True or False: The Anglo-Irish Agreement aimed to enhance cooperation between the British and Irish governments.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Fill in the blank: The Anglo-Irish Agreement was intended to address the _______ conflict.

Answer 4

Northern Ireland

Question 5

Which two governments were involved in the Anglo-Irish Agreement?

Answer 5

The British government and the Irish government.

Question 6

What was one of the main reasons for the Anglo-Irish Agreement?

Answer 6

To reduce violence and promote peace in Northern Ireland.

Question 7

Multiple Choice: What was a key feature of the Anglo-Irish Agreement? A) Economic sanctions B) Increased military presence C) Establishment of a consultative role for the Irish government in Northern Ireland.

Answer 7

C) Establishment of a consultative role for the Irish government in Northern Ireland.

Question 8

What did the Anglo-Irish Agreement recognize about the status of Northern Ireland?

Answer 8

It recognized that Northern Ireland’s status could only be changed with the consent of its majority population.

Question 9

True or False: The Anglo-Irish Agreement led to immediate peace in Northern Ireland.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

What was a significant outcome of the Anglo-Irish Agreement for Irish nationalists?

Answer 10

It provided them with a voice in the governance of Northern Ireland.

Question 11

Fill in the blank: The Anglo-Irish Agreement was a response to the ongoing _______ in Northern Ireland.

Answer 11

Troubles

Question 12

What was one of the criticisms of the Anglo-Irish Agreement?

Answer 12

Unionists felt it undermined their position and gave too much influence to the Irish government.

Question 13

Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a reason for the Anglo-Irish Agreement? A) To promote economic development B) To foster peace C) To establish British control over Ireland.

Answer 13

C) To establish British control over Ireland.

Question 14

What role did the Irish government have according to the Anglo-Irish Agreement?

Answer 14

A consultative role in Northern Ireland’s affairs.

Question 15

True or False: The Anglo-Irish Agreement was universally accepted by all political factions in Northern Ireland.

Answer 15

False

Question 16

What was one of the long-term impacts of the Anglo-Irish Agreement?

Answer 16

It set the stage for further negotiations leading to the Good Friday Agreement.

Question 17

Fill in the blank: The Anglo-Irish Agreement aimed to improve _______ between communities in Northern Ireland.

Answer 17

relations

Question 18

What did the Anglo-Irish Agreement establish regarding security cooperation?

Answer 18

It allowed for increased cooperation on security issues between the two governments.

Question 19

Multiple Choice: Which group was particularly opposed to the Anglo-Irish Agreement? A) Nationalists B) Unionists C) Republicans.

Answer 19

B) Unionists

Question 20

What was the public reaction in Ireland to the Anglo-Irish Agreement?

Answer 20

It was generally viewed positively among nationalists, but met with skepticism among unionists.

Question 21

True or False: The Anglo-Irish Agreement included provisions for disarmament of paramilitary groups.

Answer 21

False

Question 22

What was a key goal of the Anglo-Irish Agreement related to human rights?

Answer 22

To ensure that human rights were respected and protected in Northern Ireland.

Question 23

Fill in the blank: The Anglo-Irish Agreement was seen as a breakthrough in _______ relations.

Answer 23

British-Irish

Question 24

What did the Anglo-Irish Agreement lead to in terms of political dialogue?

Answer 24

It opened up channels for dialogue between the British and Irish governments on Northern Ireland.

Question 25

Multiple Choice: The Anglo-Irish Agreement aimed to achieve which of the following? A) Total independence for Northern Ireland B) Peaceful resolution of the conflict C) Increased military action.

Answer 25

B) Peaceful resolution of the conflict

Question 26

What was one of the major challenges faced after the Anglo-Irish Agreement was signed?

Answer 26

Continued violence and resistance from some loyalist groups.

Question 27

True or False: The Anglo-Irish Agreement was a one-time solution for the issues in Northern Ireland.

Answer 27

False

Question 28

What year was the Anglo-Irish Agreement signed?

Answer 28

1985

Question 29

True or False: The Anglo-Irish Agreement aimed to improve relations between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

Answer 29

True

Question 30

Who were the primary signatories of the Anglo-Irish Agreement?

Answer 30

The British and Irish governments.

Question 31

What was one major reaction from Unionists to the Anglo-Irish Agreement?

Answer 31

Unionists felt it undermined Northern Ireland's status within the UK.

Question 32

Fill in the blank: The Anglo-Irish Agreement established a framework for cooperation between the British government and the _______.

Answer 32

Irish government

Question 33

What was the main goal of the Anglo-Irish Agreement?

Answer 33

To promote peace and political stability in Northern Ireland.

Question 34

Which political party in Northern Ireland strongly opposed the Anglo-Irish Agreement?

Answer 34

The Ulster Unionist Party.

Question 35

Multiple Choice: What did the Anglo-Irish Agreement allow the Irish government to do? A) Directly govern Northern Ireland B) Have a consultative role in Northern Ireland C) Control the police in Northern Ireland

Answer 35

B) Have a consultative role in Northern Ireland

Question 36

True or False: The Anglo-Irish Agreement was widely supported by the Nationalist community.

Answer 36

True

Question 37

What was a significant reaction from the Irish Republican Army (IRA) to the Anglo-Irish Agreement?

Answer 37

The IRA rejected the agreement and continued their campaign.

Question 38

Fill in the blank: The Anglo-Irish Agreement was seen as a major step towards _______ in Northern Ireland.

Answer 38

peace

Question 39

What was the reaction of the British government to the protests from Unionists?

Answer 39

The British government maintained that the agreement was necessary for peace.

Question 40

Multiple Choice: Which of the following groups supported the Anglo-Irish Agreement? A) The Ulster Defence Association B) The Social Democratic and Labour Party C) The Democratic Unionist Party

Answer 40

B) The Social Democratic and Labour Party

Question 41

True or False: The Anglo-Irish Agreement led to immediate peace in Northern Ireland.

Answer 41

False

Question 42

What did the Anglo-Irish Agreement establish regarding the role of the Irish government?

Answer 42

It allowed the Irish government to have an advisory role in Northern Ireland.

Question 43

Fill in the blank: The agreement was intended to address the issue of _______ in Northern Ireland.

Answer 43

sectarian violence

Question 44

Short Answer: What was one criticism of the Anglo-Irish Agreement from Unionists?

Answer 44

They felt it gave too much influence to the Irish government.

Question 45

Multiple Choice: What was a key feature of the Anglo-Irish Agreement? A) A military presence in Northern Ireland B) Cross-border cooperation C) Increased taxes

Answer 45

B) Cross-border cooperation

Question 46

True or False: The Anglo-Irish Agreement was signed without any prior negotiations.

Answer 46

False

Question 47

What was the impact of the Anglo-Irish Agreement on political dialogue in Northern Ireland?

Answer 47

It opened up new channels for dialogue between different communities.

Question 48

Fill in the blank: The agreement was initially welcomed by _______ but faced strong opposition from _______.

Answer 48

Nationalists; Unionists

Question 49

Short Answer: How did the Anglo-Irish Agreement affect the relationship between the UK and Ireland?

Answer 49

It improved cooperation and dialogue between the two governments.

Question 50

What was a long-term effect of the Anglo-Irish Agreement on Northern Ireland's politics?

Answer 50

It laid the groundwork for future peace negotiations, including the Good Friday Agreement.

Question 51

Multiple Choice: The Anglo-Irish Agreement was part of efforts to address which conflict? A) The Cold War B) The Troubles C) World War II

Answer 51

B) The Troubles