Bloody Sunday Flashcards
(26 cards)
What date did Bloody Sunday occur?
January 30, 1972
In which city did Bloody Sunday take place?
Derry, Northern Ireland
True or False: Bloody Sunday was a peaceful civil rights march.
True
What was the primary purpose of the march on Bloody Sunday?
To protest against internment without trial
How many people were killed on Bloody Sunday?
14 people
What was the name of the British Army regiment involved in the Bloody Sunday shootings?
Parachute Regiment
Fill in the blank: The events of Bloody Sunday were part of the larger conflict known as the _______.
Troubles
What was the immediate consequence of the Bloody Sunday shootings in terms of public response?
Increased anger and violence from nationalists
Which British government report investigated the events of Bloody Sunday?
The Saville Inquiry
True or False: The Saville Inquiry concluded that the victims were armed and posed a threat.
False
What year was the Saville Inquiry report published?
2010
What term is often used to refer to the victims of Bloody Sunday?
The Bloody Sunday victims
Short answer: Who was the Prime Minister of the UK during Bloody Sunday?
Edward Heath
Multiple choice: Which of the following was a direct result of Bloody Sunday? A) Peace talks, B) Increased violence, C) Economic sanctions
B) Increased violence
Fill in the blank: Bloody Sunday is often seen as a turning point in the _______ conflict.
Northern Irish
What was the name of the civil rights organization that organized the march on Bloody Sunday?
Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association (NICRA)
True or False: The British Army initially claimed that they acted in self-defense during Bloody Sunday.
True
What type of weaponry did the British soldiers use during the Bloody Sunday incident?
Live ammunition
What was the public’s perception of the British Army after Bloody Sunday?
Widespread distrust and hostility
Short answer: What did the Bloody Sunday marchers carry to symbolize their protest?
Peaceful banners
Multiple choice: How did the international community respond to Bloody Sunday? A) With indifference, B) With condemnation, C) With support for the British government
B) With condemnation
Fill in the blank: The events of Bloody Sunday led to the establishment of the _______ movement.
Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA)
True or False: The Bloody Sunday incident led to a decrease in support for the civil rights movement in Northern Ireland.
False
What was a long-term impact of Bloody Sunday on Northern Ireland?
Escalation of the Troubles
