What were 'the Troubles' about?
- Disagreement over Ireland becoming one country✓
- Independence for Scotland
- Independence for Wales
- Setting up an English parliament
Answer: A — Disagreement over Ireland becoming one country
The conflict between those wishing for full Irish independence and those wishing to remain loyal to the British government is often referred to as 'the Troubles'.
About this question
This is a free practice question from the The 20th Century topic in the History of the UK chapter. This topic spans the two world wars and the political, technological and social change either side of them. Questions often turn on a specific decade or a single well-known figure.
The real Life in the UK Test has 24 multiple-choice questions and a 45-minute time limit, and you need 18 correct to pass. Practising a topic at a time is the quickest way to find the areas that still need work.