They are living happy and glad days, but then IRA terrorists bombed and killed 4 four people. The main character was coerced to a confession. Who was wrongfully sentenced to life in prison for the bomb attack. If a forced confession weren't enough injustice, the police work to implicate the father in the same crime. The lawyer worked for years to uncover the truth.
1. Warm up
The official division of the country of Ireland into two separate regions – Northern and Southern Ireland – took place in May 1921, through an act passed by the British Parliament. The original intention was for both regions to remain within the United Kingdom, but the Irish War of Independence led to the south seceding from the UK in 1922, while Northern Ireland opted to remain.
2. Reading
1. The creation of Northern Ireland
2. Direct rule of Britain
3. The troubles
4. Difficult road to peace
3. Read these pages and answer the questions.
1. It was dominated by Unionist (mostly protestants)
2. Because the tension between the two, turned into violence, so they had to act.
3. During the troubles over 3600 died, mostly civilians
4. The good Friday agreement was signed, and it was the first step on the way towards peace
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