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The Irish Republican Army: Defenders of Freedom or Agents of Terror?

Explore the complex history of The Troubles, a conflict between the IRA, British and Irish security forces, and the UDA. Learn about the fight for a United Ireland, the impact of over 3,500 deaths, and the significant Good Friday Agreement of 1998. Understand the importance of upholding the GFA for diffusing tensions and offering a democratic solution. Discover the role of disarmament, the challenges of factions like the IRA continuing attacks, and the promise of enhanced governing power within the Union.

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The Irish Republican Army: Defenders of Freedom or Agents of Terror?

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  1. The Irish Republican Army: Patriots or Terrorists Ben Wilcox May 13, 2011 7th Period World History

  2. The Troubles • Began in 1969 • IRA vs. British and Irish Security vs. UDA • Fought for United Ireland • Over 3,500 people died • Ended with the Good Friday Agreement in ‘98

  3. The Good Friday Agreement should be upheld by ALL factions involved.

  4. GFA is effective at diffusing ethnic tensions • Provides effective democratic solution should citizens desire a United Ireland • Enhanced Governing power w/in Union • Both governments agreed to facilitate disarmament • The IRA already agreed to disarm • Yet, they still continue their attacks

  5. What 3 factions was the IRA primarily fighting? Who was responsible for the disarmament of all paramilitary organizations? What year was the Good Friday Agreement signed?

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