A Long and Illustrious History
John Major succeeded Margaret Thatcher as Prime Minister. What was his main achievement regarding Northern Ireland?
AHe personally set up and launched the Northern Ireland Assembly
BHe officially ended Direct Rule and restored devolved government to Northern Ireland
CHe helped establish the Northern Ireland peace process ✓
DHe signed and formally agreed to the Good Friday Agreement in 1998
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is He helped establish the Northern Ireland peace process.
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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