Internment Flashcards
(26 cards)
What event does ‘Internment 1971’ refer to?
The internment of suspected Irish republican militants in Northern Ireland.
What was the primary reason for the implementation of internment?
To combat rising violence and unrest associated with the Troubles.
True or False: Internment was implemented in Northern Ireland without any prior warning.
True.
What date was internment officially introduced in Northern Ireland?
August 9, 1971.
Fill in the blank: Internment allowed for the detention of individuals without _____ or trial.
charge.
Which group was primarily targeted by the internment policy?
Irish republicans.
Multiple Choice: Which government was responsible for the internment policy in 1971? A) UK Government B) Irish Government C) US Government
A) UK Government.
What was one major consequence of the internment policy?
Increased violence and public unrest in Northern Ireland.
True or False: All individuals interned during this period were proven to be involved in militant activities.
False.
What was the public reaction to the internment policy?
It was largely negative, leading to protests and increased tensions.
Which significant event occurred in Derry shortly after the implementation of internment?
The Bloody Sunday incident in January 1972.
Fill in the blank: Internment was officially ended in _____ 1975.
February.
What was one of the criticisms of the internment policy?
It was seen as discriminatory and unjust.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a reason for the introduction of internment? A) To reduce violence B) To gain public support C) To detain suspected militants
B) To gain public support.
What legal framework was used to justify internment?
The Special Powers Act.
True or False: Internment was universally supported by the British public.
False.
What impact did internment have on the relationship between communities in Northern Ireland?
It deepened divisions and mistrust between communities.
Fill in the blank: The internment policy was seen as a failure, leading to increased _____ and unrest.
violence.
What was one of the long-term effects of internment on Northern Ireland?
It contributed to the cycle of violence during the Troubles.
Multiple Choice: Which group was formed as a response to the internment policy? A) Civil Rights Association B) Provisional IRA C) Ulster Volunteer Force
B) Provisional IRA.
What was the primary aim of the Provisional IRA during the period of internment?
To resist British rule and seek the unification of Ireland.
True or False: The internment policy was implemented equally across all communities in Northern Ireland.
False.
What was the ultimate fate of many individuals who were interned?
Many were released without charge after years of detention.
Fill in the blank: The internment policy was part of a broader strategy to control _____ in Northern Ireland.
terrorism.
