Causes
What major inequality did Catholics face in Northern Ireland?
Discrimination in housing, jobs, and voting
What year did the Troubles begin or end?
1968 - 1998
How many people died during the Troubles?
The team with the closest number of wins
Around 3,700
What was the aim of the military response?
To reduce violence and restore order
What event in 1968 showed housing discrimination in Northern Ireland?
The Caledon housing incident
What happened on Bloody Sunday (1972)?
British soldiers shot and killed 14 unarmed civilians
What were two long-term psychological impacts of the conflict?
Trauma, fear, and mental health problems
Why did the Anglo-Irish Agreement (1985) not fully succeed?
Unionists were excluded and opposed it
How did colonisation contribute to the Troubles?
It created long-term inequality where Protestants had more power, land, and political control
What was the Battle of the Bogside (1969)?
Violent clashes between nationalists and police that marked the start of major conflict
What happened to communities after the violence?
Answer: They became divided into Catholic and Protestant areas
Why was the Good Friday Agreement (1998) the most effective?
It included all groups, used democracy, and created power-sharing