Changing relations: Northern Ireland and its neighbours, 1965-98
The O'Neill years - CCEA
When Terence OâNeill became Northern Irelandâs Prime Minister in March 1963, he wanted to heal the 'ancient hatreds' that divided the two communities.
The campaign for civil rights - CCEA
The Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association (NICRA) was formed in 1967 and began campaigning for reforms in voting rights, housing allocation and policing.
Violence in 1969 - CCEA
By 1969, the situation had become so tense that it looked as if violence would break out at any time.
The re-emergence of paramilitary organisations - CCEA
The re-emergence of paramilitary groups within Northern Irelandâs two communities threatened any prospect of a peaceful end to the tensions that had been developing.
Internment: Reasons, actions and effects - CCEA
By 1971, the new Prime Minister of Northern Ireland, Brian Faulkner, decided to try out an old method of dealing with paramilitary violence.
Direct Rule, 1972 - CCEA
The Stormont government was not able to deal with the deteriorating security situation. British Prime Minister Edward Heath decided it was time for his Government to get involved.
Power-sharing 1973-1974 - CCEA
With Stormont closed down, the British Government decided that it had to try out a very different solution if peace was to be restored to Northern Ireland.
Changing republican strategy 1980-1981 - CCEA
The decision of the British Government to introduce new security policies in the late 1970s had an impact on the âTroublesâ that was never predicted.
Anglo-Irish Agreement, 1985 - CCEA
The London and Dublin Governments decided that it was time for them to act to halt the rise of Sinn FĂ©in.
The Downing Street Declaration, 1993
In December 1993, the British and Irish governments produced the Downing Street Declaration which outlined their approach to peace.
The Good Friday Agreement, 1998 - CCEA
What led to the Good Friday Agreement and what were its terms?
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