A Long and Illustrious History
What happened in Northern Ireland in 1972?
AThe Good Friday Agreement was signed
BThe Northern Ireland Parliament was suspended and Northern Ireland was ruled directly from Westminster ✓
CNorthern Ireland voted to join the Republic of Ireland
DThe Troubles ended with a peace deal
Explanation
In 1972, following escalating violence, the Northern Ireland Parliament was suspended and Northern Ireland was ruled directly by the UK government. This period is often called "Direct Rule".
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