Review:
The Troubles In Northern Ireland
overall review score: 2.5
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The Troubles in Northern Ireland refers to a period of conflict in Northern Ireland from the late 1960s until the Good Friday Agreement in 1998. The conflict primarily involved sectarian violence between nationalists (primarily Catholic) and unionists (primarily Protestant).
Key Features
- Sectarian violence
- Political unrest
- British military intervention
- Civil rights movements
Pros
- Increased awareness of political issues in Northern Ireland
- Led to the eventual peace agreement with the Good Friday Agreement
Cons
- Loss of life and destruction of property
- Deep-seated sectarian divides that still exist today