What act partitioned Ireland?

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What act partitioned Ireland?
The Government of Ireland Act
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How did northern Nationalists react to the new act?
The were not pleased as the wanted to be governed in Dublin
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How did Northern Unionists react to the state?
They were pleased as they would be governed by Britain
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What measures did the NI government take to deal with sectarian violence and opposition?
The NI government established the Ulster Special Constabulary and passed the Special Powers Act which allowed them to detain people without trial. they also abolished Proportional Representation, used gerrymandering and only allowed those who payed r
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In what areas were Catholics discriminated against?
Given fewer houses, fewer jobs
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How did northern Nationalists react to the new act?

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The were not pleased as the wanted to be governed in Dublin

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What measures did the NI government take to deal with sectarian violence and opposition?

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In what areas were Catholics discriminated against?

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