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The Civil Rights Movement in Northern Ireland, inspired by events in the USA and France, was founded because many indigenous Irish people (including protestant and catholic) were being discriminated against with a form of apartheid that was supported and maintained by the British and Unionists in Northern Ireland.
The Northern Irish Civil Rights Association (NICRA) demands were:
- one man, one vote which meant extension of the local government franchise from ratepayers to all those over 21
- an end to gerrymandering which meant Unionists were elected even in districts with Catholic majorities
- an end to discrimination in housing
- an end to discrimination in jobs
- the disbandment of the B-Specials, a Protestant special constabulary, which many viewed as sectarian.
Following a peaceful civil rights march in 1972, which included protestants and catholics, the British army shot dead innocent men, women and children taking part and the civil rights movement turned more militant, bolstering support and membership for the Provisional IRA who were also fighting for civil rights and an end to British involvement on the Island of Ireland.
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The trade association formed in northern Germany was called the?
hanseatic League
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.
Why did Ireland join the United Kingdom?
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When did England take over the 6 counties of ulster?
England did not take over the six counties. Northern Ireland was formed in 1922.
Why did Ireland give England 6 counties?
Ireland did not give six counties to England. Before 1921, all of Ireland was part of the United Kingdom. When the Irish Free State was formed in 1921, the majority of the population in the six counties wanted to remain part of the United Kingdom. A minority of the population of the six counties wanted to join what is now the Republic of Ireland. The six counties became what is now known as Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland is not part of England, but along with England, Scotland and Wales, it is part of the United Kingdom. England and the United Kingdom are not the same thing so don't get it mixed up.
When did Northern Ireland split with the Republic?
In 1921, as a result of the Irish War of Independence.Ireland was given independence from Britain, but 6 counties in the north-east exercised their right to opt out of the newly created Irish Free State, rejoining Britain and becoming Northern Ireland.The two entities now occupying the island are Ireland(also called the Republic of Ireland) and Northern Ireland, a part of the United Kingdom.
What happened with the six countries of Northern Ireland when the Republic of Ireland was formed?
Northern Ireland was formed at the same time as what is now known as the Republic of Ireland. Initially it was the Irish Free State. Prior to this, Ireland was a single entity. In 1922 they became separate. The Republic of Ireland didn't officially become a republic until 1948. That had no impact on Northern Ireland, as it was already in existence by then.
What is the main electricity company in Northern Ireland?
The main electricity company in Northern Ireland is the Northern Ireland Electricity Service (NIES). NIES was formed as a public utility to supply, transmit and generate energy to Northern Ireland.
How many clovers are there in northern Ireland?
ore than 2000 clovers in Ireland which they were formed
What year did Stanton and Anthony form the Equal Rights Association?
They formed the association in January 1866
The trade association formed in northern Germany was called the?
hanseatic League
Where is the northern bank located?
Northern Bank, formed in 1809, is located in Northern Ireland and is one of the oldest banks in Ireland. It has many branches spread throughout the United Kingdom.
When did the Northern Ireland football team form?
That is a complex question to answer. In 1882 an Irish team formed. Northern Ireland only came into existence in 1921 and at that time a separate organisation to look after football in Northern Ireland was formed. There were then two international teams, both taking players from all around Ireland. It was not until 1953, that a restriction was put on the team to only takes its players from within Northern Ireland and for the first time the name Northern Ireland was used for the team.
Why did England unite with Northern Ireland?
England did not unite with Northern Ireland. Ireland was at one time part of the British empire. Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales became the United Kingdom in 1801. In 1922, the Republic of Ireland became independent and Northern Ireland was formed and remained in the United Kingdom.
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.
What happened to Ireland's 6 countiesafter the Rebulic of Ireland was formed?
There are 32 counties in Ireland, 6 of which are in the North (Northern Ireland) Does this help? Slan go foil
What are the three countries that were formed out of British India?
England, Wales, Scotland And Northern Ireland
