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In Northern Ireland, Protestants were represented by ___________, who wanted to remain with the UK.
In Northern Ireland, Protestants were represented by ___________, who wanted to remain with the UK.
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The correct option is A Unionists
The population of northern Ireland is divided into two major sects of Christianity. While 53% of them are Protestants, 44% of them are Roman Catholics. Historically, the two sects are diametrically opposed to each other in terms of religious preferences and practices. The Catholics were represented by the Nationalist parties who wanted northern Ireland to become a part of the predominantly Catholic Republic of Ireland. The Protestants were, on the other hand, represented by the Unionists who wanted to remain with UK. This led to a bitter conflict between the two sides. It was only in 1998 that UK government and Nationalists signed a peacetreaty and the violence ceased. Hence, Option A is correct. The rest of the sects were opposed to Protestantism, hence, incorrect.
The population of northern Ireland is divided into two major sects of Christianity. While 53% of them are Protestants, 44% of them are Roman Catholics. Historically, the two sects are diametrically opposed to each other in terms of religious preferences and practices. The Catholics were represented by the Nationalist parties who wanted northern Ireland to become a part of the predominantly Catholic Republic of Ireland. The Protestants were, on the other hand, represented by the Unionists who wanted to remain with UK. This led to a bitter conflict between the two sides. It was only in 1998 that UK government and Nationalists signed a peace
treaty and the violence ceased. Hence, Option A is correct. The rest of the sects were opposed to Protestantism, hence, incorrect.
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