Who did the IRA kill to spark Thatcher's crusade against the IRA?
The Queen's cousin Lord Mountbatten in 1979
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Who was the leader of the IRA?
Bobby Sands
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What was the 'political status' controversy around Bobby Sands?
Sands was arrested for firearm possession and wanted to be treated as a political prisoner but Thatcher insisted that he was a criminal like everyone else
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What was Thatcher's famous saying?
"Crime is crime"
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What is the historical battle between Catholics and the Conservative party?
It was originally called the "Conservative Unionist Party"
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What were the hunger strikes?
In 1981 - 10 people died due to self starvation which both strengthened Thatcher's resolve in the eyes of the people and also angered the Republicans
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What happened when Bobby Sands ran for MP?
He won which brought hope for a settlement and peace in Ireland but Thatcher refused to give concessions due to the hunger strikes.
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With Bobby Sands close to death what did the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland think?
Humphrey Atkins brushed it off as Sands committing suicide
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What was the British press's reaction to the government unflinching attitude?
They hailed Thatcher for her strong leadership (Tim Bell spin doctor)
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How many people lined Sands' funeral?
100,000
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During the hunger strikes how many people did the IRA kill?
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