NI Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What happened in 1970?
A
There was an explosion of violence in NI
2
Q
What happened in 1971?
A
Internment was introduced but this alienated nationalist communities (95% those interned between 1971-1975 were Catholic)
3
Q
What happened in 1972?
A
30th January, 13 unarmed civilians were shot dead by the British Army on Bloody Sunday. Support for the IRA grew and Heath suspended the Stormont Parliament
4
Q
What happened in 1973?
A
The Sunningdale Agreement was negotiated and proposed power-sharing but it was denounced by both sides
5
Q
Why did the Sunningdale Agreement collapse?
A
The troubles continued under Wilson
6
Q
What happened between 1976 and 1979?
A
Terrorist prisoners protested against the removal of the Special Category Status for political prisoners
