Political Developments: Issues in Northern Ireland from 1964-70 Flashcards
(24 cards)
What is a Unionist?
Supporter of the Union of England Wales Scotland and Northern Ireland to form the UK
What religion did Unionists usually follow?
Protestantarianism
What is a nationalist?
Someone who wants their country to be independent
What religion will Nationalists usually follow?
Catholicism
What is another name for Nationalists? (Beginning with R)
Republicans
What does IRA stand for?
Irish Republican Army
What did the IRA fight for?
Fought for Irish independence
What does Paramilitary mean?
Non-state military force
What is the Apprentice Boys March?
Annual march to Commemorate a historic Irish event
Which sect of Christianity dominated Northern Ireland?
Protestants
How were the Catholics treated in Northern Ireland?
They experienced discrimination
What is Ulster?
Northern Ireland
Give a form of political discrimination Catholics experienced in Ulster
They were unable to be elected
What year of the 1960s did the Apprentice Boys march become violent?
1969
What happened to the IRA in 1969? What group came from this?
The IRA split into two groups
What was the aim of the PIRA?
To get rid of a British presence in Ulster
Name a force made to counter the IRA (UVF)
Ulster Volunteer Force
How did Wilson respond to the 1969 Ulster conflict?
He sent the British Army to Ulster
Despite using rubber bullets, what happened with British forces shooting in Ulster?
They killed people
Who made up the UDR?
Protestant Loyalists
What part of Christianity were all 12 Ulster MP’s under?
They were all Protestants
What is the problem with the characteristics of the Ulster MP’s?
They will be reluctant to give rights to Catholics
How did the British army act with Catholics in Ulster?
They were violent towards Catholics
Were Labour’s efforts at encouraging more rights to be given to Catholics successful?
No
