The Irish Republican Army In 1960s-1970s

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Examines the re-emergence of the IRA as a political and terrorist force. Discusses its origins, aims, leadership, tactics, civil rights, Catholic-Protestant struggle, the role of the Britsh government, marches, violence.

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"ROLE OF THE IRA IN NORTHERN IRELAND IN THE 1960S AND 1970S

This research paper discusses the factors which led to the re-emergence of the Irish Republican Army (IRA) as a significant force in the late 1960s and early 1970s in connection with the disturbances and movements (the Troubles) which arose in Northern Ireland. The Catholic minority in Northern Ireland took to the streets in the late 1960s to protest its political and economic grievances against the established Ulster authorities and the dominant Protestant majority. That protest failed to accomplish its objectives in 1968-1969 because of Protestant intransigence and paramilitary violence. The British intervened militarily to restore order but only hesitantly pushed Ulster to initiate reforms.

Although the IRA was only marginally involved in this

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