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The Troubles in Northern Ireland were a period of conflict rooted in historical divisions between Protestants and Catholics. Key events like the Battle of the Bogside, Bloody Sunday, and the Good Friday Agreement are pivotal to understanding this era. The text also explores the impact of Brexit on the region's fragile peace, highlighting the ongoing challenges in reconciling different communities.
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The settlement of English and Scottish Protestants in Ireland in the early 17th century
The merging of the Kingdom of Great Britain and the Kingdom of Ireland into the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland in 1801
The conflict that led to the partition of Ireland in 1921
The dominant political force in Northern Ireland committed to maintaining its status within the United Kingdom
The political wing of the Irish Republican Army (IRA) advocating for an independent Ireland
The splinter group of the IRA that conducted a violent campaign against British rule
The movement that sought to address discrimination against the Catholic minority in Northern Ireland
The violent clash between nationalists and loyalists in August 1969
The peace agreement signed in 1998 that brought an end to the Troubles and established a power-sharing government in Northern Ireland
The UK's decision to leave the European Union and the resulting regulatory border in the Irish Sea, causing political instability and sporadic violence in Northern Ireland
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The Troubles: Time Period
Late 1960s to 1998, marked by conflict between nationalists and loyalists.
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Good Friday Agreement: Significance
1998 peace deal, ended most of the violence of The Troubles.
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Primary Groups in Conflict
Protestant loyalists (union with Britain) vs. Catholic nationalists (united Ireland).
