The British Government passes the Ireland Act which confirms partition.
Northern Ireland prime minister Terence O’Neill attempts to reduce discrimination against Catholics.
1967
Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association is founded.
1971
Ian Paisley founds the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP).
Introduction of internment without trial.
1945 1950 1955 1960 1965 1969
Battle of the Bogside. The British Army is sent into Northern Ireland.
1970 Social
Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) founded.
1 1970
Over 3,500 people died during the Troubles
As you work through this chapter, you will: 1. Trace the establishment and development of the state of Northern Ireland. 2. Outline the main ways in which political and religious discrimination occurred. 3. Identify the main political parties and individuals involved in Northern Ireland. 4. Describe the course and main events of the Troubles in Northern Ireland. 5. Evaluate the consequences of the Northern Ireland Troubles. 6. Analyse the role of the British and Irish governments in the peace process. 7. Examine the impact of the relationship between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.