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Difficulty: EasyThe 1990s and the Good Friday Agreement

In 1998, the UK and Irish governments signed a landmark treaty intended to bring a permanent end to the conflict in Northern Ireland. Which two names are used to refer to this historic accord?

  1. The Good Friday Agreement and the Belfast AgreementAnswer
  2. B
    The 1995 Peace Treaty and the Dublin Accord
  3. C
    The Scottish Devolution Act and the Welsh Assembly Accord
  4. D
    The Anglo-Irish Treaty and the Partition Agreement

Answer

The Good Friday Agreement (also known as the Belfast Agreement) is the landmark treaty signed in 1998.
The treaty signed in 1998 is known by both the Good Friday Agreement and the Belfast Agreement. It was a historic collaboration between the UK and Irish governments that successfully brought peace to Northern Ireland.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the historical period and parties involved.
The 1990s peace process involving the UK and Irish governments.
The question specifies 1998 and the collaboration between both governments.
2
Locate the specific treaty signed in 1998 regarding Northern Ireland.
The agreement signed to bring peace to Northern Ireland in 1998.
This matches the primary outcome described in the stem.
3
Match the treaty with its recognized names.
The Good Friday Agreement and the Belfast Agreement.
These are the two names used for the same 1998 accord.

Key Concept

The Good Friday Agreement (or Belfast Agreement) of 1998 was the culmination of the peace process in Northern Ireland.
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