A Long and Illustrious History
John Major succeeded Margaret Thatcher as Prime Minister. What was his main achievement regarding Northern Ireland?
AHe signed and formally agreed to the Good Friday Agreement in 1998
BHe helped establish the Northern Ireland peace process ✓
CHe officially ended Direct Rule and restored devolved government to Northern Ireland
DHe personally set up and launched the Northern Ireland Assembly
Explanation
John Major (Prime Minister 1990–1997) helped establish the Northern Ireland peace process, laying the groundwork that led to the Good Friday Agreement signed by his successor Tony Blair in 1998.
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