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Difficulty: MediumThe 1990s: Good Friday Agreement and Devolution

During the late 1990s, the United Kingdom underwent significant constitutional changes involving Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. Which of the following statements correctly describes one of these major developments?

  1. The Good Friday Agreement (also known as the Belfast Agreement) was signed in 1998 to help build peace in Northern Ireland.Answer
  2. B
    The Scottish Parliament was established in Cardiff in 1999 following a referendum held two years earlier.
  3. C
    The National Assembly for Wales was established in Edinburgh in 1999 as part of the devolution process.
  4. D
    The Good Friday Agreement was signed in 1997 to establish the first devolved government in Scotland.

Answer

The correct statement is that the Good Friday Agreement, also known as the Belfast Agreement, was signed in 1998 to help bring peace to Northern Ireland.
The Good Friday Agreement, signed in April 1998, was the culmination of the peace process in Northern Ireland and is a foundational event in modern UK history. It is also frequently referred to as the Belfast Agreement.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the key events of the late 1990s in UK history.
The main events were the Good Friday Agreement (1998) and the introduction of devolution for Scotland and Wales (1997 referendums, 1999 establishment).
Understanding the timeline is essential for distinguishing between these different constitutional processes.
2
Match the devolved bodies to their correct locations.
The Scottish Parliament is in Edinburgh and the National Assembly for Wales is in Cardiff.
Location errors are a common way to test specific knowledge of the devolution process.
3
Verify the purpose and date of the Good Friday Agreement.
The agreement was signed in 1998 and its primary goal was the peace process in Northern Ireland.
This confirms the accuracy of the correct option regarding Northern Ireland's history.

Key Concept

Constitutional reforms of the late 1990s: Northern Ireland Peace Process and Devolution
Estimated Time:45s
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