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What did Northern Irish Catholics resent the most?
They were not happy that they were treated like second class citizens compared to the Protestant population of Northern Ireland. This led to their search for civil rights in the late 1960s.
What is the source of conflict between Ireland and Northern Ireland?
There is no conflict between the north and the republic. Basically Ireland was under british rule and events in the years after the 1916 rising led to The British 'giving back' Ireland, ie creating a republic. Although, 6 counties in Ulster (out of 9) were kept under british rule, and are now Northern Ireland. Within northern Ireland there are nationalists, those who want the north to join the republic, and unionists, those who want to remain under british rule. Therefore the conflict is generally confined within the north..
Did independence end the conflict everywhere on the island of Ireland?
No. A civil war followed independence. There has been other trouble as a result of it, most famously between the 1960s and 1990s in Northern Ireland.No it didn't. The terms of the treaty giving independence were disputed by some people in Ireland and this resulted in a civil war between the pro-treaty and anti-treaty people. The creation of Northern Ireland as a result of the treaty was also a cause of conflict, particular from the late 1960s to the mid 1990s.
When did Ireland's war of independence start?
Ireland has had various wars during its history, like the war of independence (21 January 1919 - 11 July 1921) and the Irish civil war ( 28 June 1922 - 24 May 1923) amongst others. You may also be referring to the troubles in Northern Ireland which started in the late 1960s running through to the 1990s. That was not your standard war, as often perceived by those who are not fully familiar with it. It was mainly isolated terrorists events, like individual shootings or bombings, not hand to hand combat in open warfare. There could be days, weeks and even months between incidents. It was primarily confined to Northern Ireland, and not throughout Ireland, which is another common misconception. There were relatively few incidents outside of Northern Ireland, with some being in other parts of Ireland and some in Britain.
What were the consequences of the partition of Ireland?
The main consequences were to create a very separate society in the North, which moved on closely in industry and foreign policy with Britain, while Southern Ireland went it's own way. The split caused a lot of resentment among northern Catholics and nationalists who felt they were forgotten about by their southern brethren, and who suffered discrimination at the hands of a predominantly unionist and Protestant government. It also led to the ressurection of the IRA, who have perpetrated many acts of violence in the North since then, as have their unionist counterparts. The main consequence of division has been to emphasise and build upon divisions and differences between southern and northern Ireland to such an extent that it is very difficult to see them ever being reunited again.
What two groups used to be in conflict in Northern Ireland?
None anymore but in the 1960s-1990s there was conflict between the protestants and Catholics of the land because the Catholics wanted an united Ireland and the protestants wanted Northern Ireland to stay under British rule . no fighting anymore despite rumours from other sources
What did Northern Irish Catholics resent the most?
They were not happy that they were treated like second class citizens compared to the Protestant population of Northern Ireland. This led to their search for civil rights in the late 1960s.
What best describes primary reason for conflict in northern Ireland?
ReligionReligion.
Is there fighting in Northern Ireland?
No, not now. The so-called Troubles ran from the late 1960s to the mid 1990s.
Have there been terrorist attacks in Northern Ireland?
Through its history, and particularly between the troubles that ran from the late 1960s to the late 1990s, there have been many terrorist attacks in Northern Ireland, though it is not a problem in modern times.
Which country experienced fighting between Catholics and Protestants for nearly 40. Years?
Northern Ireland:This was in the province of Northern Ireland, a few counties that belong to the United Kingdom but are part of the mainland that contains the republic of Ireland. Troubles started in the 1960s but had been simmering for decades. The Catholic Irish Republican Army (the IRA) were seen by Catholics as freedom fighters wishing a united Ireland and British rule of the north removed, but were, by the Protestants of Northern Ireland, seen as terrorist criminals. As a result of their vision, they became a terrorist organisation who maintained a bombing campaign on the mainland of Britain as well as in Ireland itself. Hundreds died in the terrorist attacks - one of which was an attack on the government of Margaret Thatcher, prime minister at the time, by a bombing of the hotel where she and the government were staying in Brighton during a party conference. Thatcher escaped, but many were killed or injured, including cabinet minister Norman Tebbitt, whose wife was so severely injured that she never walked again. In retaliation Protestant groups loyal to the Queen (the 'Loyalists') planned an equally evil terrorist campaign against Catholics where tit-for-tat murders were commonplace. It wasn't until the Millemmium that saw peace at last in Northern Ireland in the 'Good Friday Agreement' tabled and drawn up by the late Mo Mowlam, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland at the time. Thanks to this agreement both sides laid down their weapons and talks began. Although there are still occasional skirmishes in the province, the government of Northern Ireland now consists of both sides of the terrorist war sitting together, making decisions for the province, in peace.
Why was Northern Ireland always at war in the 20th Century?
Northern Ireland was not always at war in the 20th century. It did not even exist for the first two decades of the 20th century. It's formation caused problems as it created a division in Ireland. Within Northern Ireland itself there were those that were for and against the formation of Northern Ireland. There were problems, but not really a war. It wasn't until the 1960s that trouble really began to happen, and then continued for about 25 years. It was sporadic with various incidents and not outright fighting, typical of a standard war.Northern Ireland was not always at war in the 20th century. It did not even exist for the first two decades of the 20th century. It's formation caused problems as it created a division in Ireland. Within Northern Ireland itself there were those that were for and against the formation of Northern Ireland. There were problems, but not really a war. It wasn't until the 1960s that trouble really began to happen, and then continued for about 25 years. It was sporadic with various incidents and not outright fighting, typical of a standard war.Northern Ireland was not always at war in the 20th century. It did not even exist for the first two decades of the 20th century. It's formation caused problems as it created a division in Ireland. Within Northern Ireland itself there were those that were for and against the formation of Northern Ireland. There were problems, but not really a war. It wasn't until the 1960s that trouble really began to happen, and then continued for about 25 years. It was sporadic with various incidents and not outright fighting, typical of a standard war.Northern Ireland was not always at war in the 20th century. It did not even exist for the first two decades of the 20th century. It's formation caused problems as it created a division in Ireland. Within Northern Ireland itself there were those that were for and against the formation of Northern Ireland. There were problems, but not really a war. It wasn't until the 1960s that trouble really began to happen, and then continued for about 25 years. It was sporadic with various incidents and not outright fighting, typical of a standard war.Northern Ireland was not always at war in the 20th century. It did not even exist for the first two decades of the 20th century. It's formation caused problems as it created a division in Ireland. Within Northern Ireland itself there were those that were for and against the formation of Northern Ireland. There were problems, but not really a war. It wasn't until the 1960s that trouble really began to happen, and then continued for about 25 years. It was sporadic with various incidents and not outright fighting, typical of a standard war.Northern Ireland was not always at war in the 20th century. It did not even exist for the first two decades of the 20th century. It's formation caused problems as it created a division in Ireland. Within Northern Ireland itself there were those that were for and against the formation of Northern Ireland. There were problems, but not really a war. It wasn't until the 1960s that trouble really began to happen, and then continued for about 25 years. It was sporadic with various incidents and not outright fighting, typical of a standard war.Northern Ireland was not always at war in the 20th century. It did not even exist for the first two decades of the 20th century. It's formation caused problems as it created a division in Ireland. Within Northern Ireland itself there were those that were for and against the formation of Northern Ireland. There were problems, but not really a war. It wasn't until the 1960s that trouble really began to happen, and then continued for about 25 years. It was sporadic with various incidents and not outright fighting, typical of a standard war.Northern Ireland was not always at war in the 20th century. It did not even exist for the first two decades of the 20th century. It's formation caused problems as it created a division in Ireland. Within Northern Ireland itself there were those that were for and against the formation of Northern Ireland. There were problems, but not really a war. It wasn't until the 1960s that trouble really began to happen, and then continued for about 25 years. It was sporadic with various incidents and not outright fighting, typical of a standard war.Northern Ireland was not always at war in the 20th century. It did not even exist for the first two decades of the 20th century. It's formation caused problems as it created a division in Ireland. Within Northern Ireland itself there were those that were for and against the formation of Northern Ireland. There were problems, but not really a war. It wasn't until the 1960s that trouble really began to happen, and then continued for about 25 years. It was sporadic with various incidents and not outright fighting, typical of a standard war.Northern Ireland was not always at war in the 20th century. It did not even exist for the first two decades of the 20th century. It's formation caused problems as it created a division in Ireland. Within Northern Ireland itself there were those that were for and against the formation of Northern Ireland. There were problems, but not really a war. It wasn't until the 1960s that trouble really began to happen, and then continued for about 25 years. It was sporadic with various incidents and not outright fighting, typical of a standard war.Northern Ireland was not always at war in the 20th century. It did not even exist for the first two decades of the 20th century. It's formation caused problems as it created a division in Ireland. Within Northern Ireland itself there were those that were for and against the formation of Northern Ireland. There were problems, but not really a war. It wasn't until the 1960s that trouble really began to happen, and then continued for about 25 years. It was sporadic with various incidents and not outright fighting, typical of a standard war.
What is the source of conflict between Ireland and Northern Ireland?
There is no conflict between the north and the republic. Basically Ireland was under british rule and events in the years after the 1916 rising led to The British 'giving back' Ireland, ie creating a republic. Although, 6 counties in Ulster (out of 9) were kept under british rule, and are now Northern Ireland. Within northern Ireland there are nationalists, those who want the north to join the republic, and unionists, those who want to remain under british rule. Therefore the conflict is generally confined within the north..
Did any one in Ireland ever actually want to be united with the united kingdom?
Yes and some still want that to be the case. That is the whole basis for the problems in Ireland and why we have Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland in existence now. The majority in Northern Ireland did not want to be separate to the United Kingdom. Many people in Northern Ireland do not want that. In the same way there would be some in the Republic of Ireland that would favour Ireland being fully in the United Kingdom, though it would be a small amount. It is predominantly people who live in Northern Ireland that would hold that view, known as Loyalists or Unionists. The Nationalist or Republicans, who make up a large amount of the population in Northern Ireland, though still a minority overall, want a fully united Ireland free of the United Kingdom. This difference of opinion, mixed in with other social issues, led to the conflicts in Northern Ireland since it came into being, most notably from the lat 1960s to the early 1990s.
Did people in Ireland in the 1960s use euros?
No. The Euro did not exist in the 1960s. The Euro only became the currency used in Ireland and other countries in 2002.
When did the british occupy northern Ireland?
The whole of Ireland used to be part of the United Kingdom from 1800-1920. In 1920, the British Government agreed to let Ireland leave, because of the protests and unrest in the country. However, there were more protests among the large Protestant population who wanted to remain part of the United Kingdom. As a compromise, Ireland was divided. The majority of Ireland became a new country, and Northern Ireland was kept as part of the United Kingdom, even though it had a sizeable Catholic population who opposed this. Northern Ireland was given a large amount of autonomy and had its own Parliament and Prime Minister. However, since there were a slightly larger number of Protestants than Catholics, the unionists always held a majority in the Parliament, and the "majority rules" nature of it meant the republicans were frequently excluded. Nethertheless, Northern Ireland was relatively stable up until the 1960s. The growth of unrest in Northern Ireland led to more British troops being sent in to help the police deal with The Troubles, as they became to be known. This didn't always work out, especially at Bloody Sunday in 1972. Soon afterwards, the British Government abolished the government of Northern Ireland and placed it under direct control (although Northern Ireland was still represented in the British Parliament). The Northern Ireland government was recently restored, with the unionists and republicans sharing power.
What is the definition of property qualification?
The concept of "property qualification" contains the idea that during an election owners of a business could be given up to 6 votes for each business. Up to the 1960s that was one of the common measures of the Irish Protestants in Ulster (=Northern Ireland) to guarantee and maintain their majority in parliament and to prevent the Catholics to take over the power of governing.
