The Troubles Flashcards
(12 cards)
What was the economic and political status of the Catholic population in Northern Ireland during this period?
They were often more disadvantaged than the Protestant community.
How were working-class Protestants and Catholics similar despite the Catholic disadvantage?
They both often faced poor social and economic conditions.
What major event occurred during the Apprentice Boys of Derry march in August 1969?
Rioting broke out in the Catholic Bogside area, leading to the Battle of Bogside.
What caused the Battle of Bogside?
Clashes between Catholic residents and police (RUC) during the Protestant march.
What was the outcome of the Battle of Bogside?
Riots lasted three days and unrest spread across Northern Ireland.
What did the British government do in response to the Battle of Bogside?
Deployed the British Army to restore order.
What did the British Army’s deployment to Northern Ireland signify?
That The Troubles had escalated and Britain was struggling to govern from afar.
What was the situation in Northern Ireland by 1970?
Sectarian violence was increasing, and the British Army struggled to maintain peace.
What does ‘sectarian violence’ mean in this context?
Violence based on religious divisions, particularly between Catholics and Protestants.
What security measure was introduced for members of the Stormont Parliament in 1970?
They were given police protection due to rising threats.
What warning did General Ian Freeland give in March 1970?
Petrol bomb throwers could be shot dead if they didn’t stop after a warning.
How did Britain’s peacekeeping role in Northern Ireland impact the situation?
It often worsened tensions instead of easing them.
