< SECTION 1:N. IRELAND IN THE 1960'S
In 1920 the GOVERNMENT OF IRELAND ACT divided or PARTITIONED the island of Ireland into TWO
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In Northern Ireland partition was understandably viewed from two entirely different viewpoints
As you can see below, the Unionists, who now completely controlled Northern Ireland due to their built-in majority, began to introduce 4 things to ensure that they controlled the nationalist community in Northern Ireland:
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The minority Catholic community struggled against a variety of low level discrimination designed at 'keeping them in their place' and 'neutralising their threat to the existence of Northern Ireland' These actions were based more on the fear many Protestants had about the threat of a united Ireland rather than on sectarian hatred. (Although this did exist in places)
This discrimination would only serve to stir nationalist anger at the injustice. In the long term it would lead to the outbreak of the 'Troubles'
TIP: YOU HAVE TO BE AWARE OF THE 4 TYPES OF DISCRIMINATION BELOW.
This discrimination would only serve to stir nationalist anger at the injustice. In the long term it would lead to the outbreak of the 'Troubles'
TIP: YOU HAVE TO BE AWARE OF THE 4 TYPES OF DISCRIMINATION BELOW.
YOUTUBE VIDEO EXPLAINING NORTHERN IRELAND IN THE 1960'S
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There were THREE important developments which affected Northern Ireland in the late 1940's and 50's
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WHY IT WAS IMPORTANTAfter World War 2 the British Government began to introduce a massive change to the lives of British citizens. The Government aimed to care for every citizen of the United Kingdom 'from the cradle to the grave' This meant they would introduce a free health service, free education, benefits for unemployed, housing and a host of other benefits.
This was very important in Northern Ireland as
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DEVELOPMENT 2 |
In 1949 the Irish Free State took the final step completely away from any links with the United Kingdom by declaring itself a REPUBLIC. This placed a PRESIDENT as head of state and made the new country completely independent.
WHY WAS THIS IMPORTANT?
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DEVELOPMENT 3 |
Between 1956 & 62, a low level, but well publicised campaign of shootings and bombings by the IRA (Irish Republican Army) took place.
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