1. What causes “The Troubles”?
Northern Ireland
What causes “The Troubles”?

2. British Rule Ireland
1916: Ireland begins war of independence against Britain
Irish Republican Army (IRA) use guerilla warfare against the British, they were led by Michael Collins
1921: Anglo-Irish Treaty is signed
Ireland will be divided: 26 southern counties will get self-rule
The six northern counties will remain in the United Kingdom
British protestants in the north favor the plan, Irish Catholics no not

3. The Troubles
Protestants fully control the north’s government
Irish Catholics face discrimination, lack of jobs, no rights and violence
Catholics restart the IRA. Their goal was an armed campaign against Protestants and unification with Ireland
Protestants form paramilitary organizations like UVF against Catholics & to ensure N. Ireland remains British
Over 3,000 people die during “The Troubles” (30 years)

4. Agreement calls for a power-sharing self government in N. Ireland
Good Friday Agreement
1998: Unionists & Republicans (Sinn Fein) along with the British & Irish Governments signed the Good Friday Peace Accord
Agreement calls for a power-sharing self government in N. Ireland
After the agreement, the IRA ended its campaign of violence
However, DUP (unionist) leader Dr. Ian Paisley refused to enter into a government with Sinn Fein
NO SINN FEIN!!

5. NO! Paisley states IRA must give up all weapons for power-sharing
IRA disarms – Paisley still says NO
British tell Paisley if he doesn’t share power with Sinn Fein, Britain & Ireland will share direct rule of the north
Paisley agrees to share power & meets with Sinn Fein leaders
May 8, 2007 home rule is established in Northern Ireland with Paisley sharing power with former IRA commander Martin McGuinness
May of 2008 Paisley stepped down as head of the DUP
NO!
“Dr. NO”
“Chuckle Brothers”

6. Who’s Who in Northern Ireland
Group
Republicans
Unionists
Also Known As
Nationalists
Loyalists
Leader
Gerry Adams
Ian Paisley
Political Parties
Sinn Fein & SDLP
DUP & UUP
Religion
Catholic
Protestant
Goals
Reunification with Ireland
Remain part of the United Kingdom
Paramilitary wing
IRA & RIRA
UVF & UDA