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What happened was that the British by carefully manipulating the different traditions in Ireland maintained a foot hold in Ireland.
The immediate outcome of partition was to create a civil war between pro-treaty and anti-treaty sides.This war lasted approx. two years.The pro-treaty side eventually winning.
The long term outcome was of course to create a defacto apartheid (Northern Ireland)state wherby the
catholic /nationalists were discriminated against by protestant/unionists.This took the form of discrimination against catholic/nationlists in the allocation of jobs and in housing and in civil rights in general.The unionists also resorted to "gerrymandering" whereby electoral bounderies were manipulated to ensure that no council would be run by a majority of catholic/nationalists.
This "apartheid" state that the British created by partition in 1920 was a time bomb waiting to go off. 50 years later the time bomb expolded. An attack by the RUC ( Royal Ulster Constabuarly ) on a peaceful civil rights march in Oct.1968 is often cited as the begining of what was to become the most bloody and protracted conflict in recent times. By the time it was over some 3000 people had died and tens of thousands injured. The main protaginists were the Provisional IRA who launched a ferocious campaign targeting British soldiers , RUC members and UDR members in Northern Ireland. Their campaign also included attacks on Britain.The Provisional IRA developed into what was widely accepted as the most sophisticated terror group in the world.
Ceasefire was called in 1994 which broke down briefly only to resume again in 1996.
Both the British and the Provisional IRA essentially claiming that neither side could defeat the other militarily. As part of the Good Friday Agreement the British have said that they have no interest in preventing the re-unification of Ireland and if the majority of the people in Northern Ireland wish that then the British will fully support that.The Irish government as part of the agreement also agreed to remove Articles two and three of the Irish Constitution that claimed the six counties.
The political wing of the Provisional IRA , Sinn Fein , now persue the aim of Irish reunification through peaceful means.It remains to be seen if this will ever happen.Its hard to see it ever happening. The differences carefully fostered by the British all those years ago still have a huge bearing today.
But it has to be said that the Irish people have never accepted the British in Ireland.And this dates all the way back to the 12th centuary. I bet the British are sorry they ever set foot in Ireland. It has haunted them to this very day.
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Why is 1922 an important year in Ireland's history?
It was the year that Ireland was partitioned. That created Northern Ireland, while the rest of Ireland became independent. That would be the part that is now known as the Republic of Ireland.
When did Ireland lose counties?
In 1922, as a result of a treaty, Ireland was partitioned, creating Northern Ireland with 6 counties, and what is now the Republic of Ireland having 26 counties.
Why is Ireland separated?
The entire island was once a part of Britain. The majority of people in the north of Ireland wanted to remain united to Britain. The rest of Ireland wanted a republic. As a solution Ireland was partitioned (separated) and the south was given its freedom while the six counties of Northern Ireland remained British.
What happened in 1969 Ireland?
A huge amount things happened in Ireland in 1969. There are far too many to mention. However, the most significant thing was the outbreak of trouble in Northern Ireland and the British army being sent there.
What happened to the six counties of Northern Ireland when the Republic of Ireland was formed?
They were still controlled by Britain while the rest of Ireland became independent.
Who partitioned Ireland?
Ireland was partitioned under a treaty between Britain and Ireland which came into force in 1922. The treaty was negotiated by representatives of the two countries.
When did belfast become the capital of northern Ireland?
Between 1920 and 1922 after the island of Ireland was partitioned
Ireland has been partitioned in to two countries?
The island of Ireland contains the Republic of Ireland, which is officially known as Ireland or Éire, and Northern Ireland.
Why is 1922 an important year in Ireland's history?
It was the year that Ireland was partitioned. That created Northern Ireland, while the rest of Ireland became independent. That would be the part that is now known as the Republic of Ireland.
When did Ireland become north and south Ireland?
The Act of 1920, partitioned Ireland into two parts: the independent 'Republic of Ireland' and 'Northern Ireland' - 'Northern Ireland' remained loyal to Great Britain.
When did Ireland lose counties?
In 1922, as a result of a treaty, Ireland was partitioned, creating Northern Ireland with 6 counties, and what is now the Republic of Ireland having 26 counties.
During the 20th century what religion were most of the Irish?
The majority in the Republic of Ireland is Roman Catholic; in Northern Ireland, various Protestant sects. This is why Ireland is partitioned.
What was the currency of Northern Ireland in the 1890's?
Northern Ireland did not exist in the 1890s, as it was only created in 1922 when it was partitioned from the rest of Ireland. In the 1890s, all of Ireland was part of the British Empire and so would have used the pound sterling.
What was the last Country to join the UK?
Ireland became part of it, in 1801. Ireland then gained independence in 1922, though not all of it left. Most of it did, but Ireland was partitioned, creating what is now called the Republic of Ireland, which is not in the United Kingdom, and Northern Ireland, which is in the United Kingdom.
Why was the whole of ulster not partitioned into northern Ireland?
The northern Ireland state was gerrymandered to give a unionist protestant majority over the nationalist catholic population of northern Ireland. If the whole of the province or nine countys of ulster had been partitioned into northern Ireland then it would have been 50 50 or in time unionists might even have been a minority.
When did Fourteenth Amendment of the Constitution of Ireland happen?
Fourteenth Amendment of the Constitution of Ireland happened in 1992.
Was northern Ireland part of UK?
From 1801 until 1922, all of Ireland was part of the UK. In 1922 Ireland was partitioned, which for the first time created what is known as Northern Ireland. It has remained in the United Kingdom, while the rest of Ireland, now known as the Republic of Ireland, became independent.
