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1200
constant revolts challenged the often brutal British rule of Ireland
12th century -
Easter Uprising in Dublin
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Some people wanted Northern Ireland to be united with thé Republican of Ireland. Others wanted to remain in the UK
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Catholic civil rights marches and counter-protests by Protestant loyalists (as in "loyal" to the British Crown) spiralled into violent unrest.
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Period: to
paramilitary groups waged violent campaigns to pursue their goals
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negotiations took place between political parties and the British and Irish governments.
1990s -
As a result of peace process, the troubles officialy ended