The document is an essay plan that explores the aims of the Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association (NICRA) and evaluates how successful it was in achieving those aims. For Leaving Cert History

The document titled “Why did the US lose the Vietnam War?” outlines an essay structure to address the reasons behind the U.S. defeat in Vietnam. The document breaks the essay down into an introduction, multiple body paragraphs, and a conclusion, each with specific content and success criteria. Key points include: Introduction: Overview of the Vietnam War and U.S. involvement to stop communism. Body paragraphs: Focus on topics like the difficult terrain and guerrilla warfare, the importance of the Ho Chi Minh Trail, American military failures (like Operation Rolling Thunder), the impact of media coverage (including the Tet Offensive), political and military factors, and the morale of young American soldiers. Conclusion: Summarizes key reasons for the defeat and the war’s significance for U.S. foreign policy. Each section has success criteria requiring the use of dates, figures, quotes, facts, and place names to support the argument effectively

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The uploaded document is a glossary titled “Politics and Society in Northern Ireland Key Words 1949 - 72.” It provides definitions and brief descriptions of key terms, figures, and events related to Northern Ireland during this period. These include significant legislative acts, political figures, and movements like the Government of Ireland Act, Stormont Parliament, and the Civil Rights Movement. It also covers pivotal events like Bloody Sunday and the introduction of internment, offering context for the political and social landscape that led to the Troubles

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The document titled “Politics and Society in Northern Ireland 1945–1969” provides a collection of significant quotes from key figures during this period, highlighting the political and social tensions that contributed to the outbreak of the Troubles. The quotes address various themes such as discrimination in employment and housing, civil rights movements, and the clash between Unionists and Nationalists. Figures like Robert Babington, Ian Paisley, Terence O’Neill, and Gerry Fitt express their views on the political landscape, while reports such as the Cameron Report examine police misconduct. The quotes illustrate the deep divisions within Northern Irish society and the challenges faced in trying to resolve them.