A Long and Illustrious History
What happened in Northern Ireland in 1972?
AThe Good Friday Agreement was signed by both sides and came into effect
BNorthern Ireland voted in a binding referendum to join the Irish Republic
CDirect rule from Westminster was imposed after parliament was suspended ✓
DA landmark peace deal was reached that was meant to end the Troubles
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is Direct rule from Westminster was imposed after parliament was suspended.
In 1972, following escalating violence, the Northern Ireland Parliament was suspended and Northern Ireland was ruled directly by the UK government. This period is often called "Direct Rule".
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