The term "the Troubles' refers to a period of violence (from the late 1960s

until 1998) between Catholics and Protestants in Northern Ireland.

Protestants tended to have higher incomes than Catholics, while more

Catholics were dependent on state benefits. Most Protestants wanted to

remain part of the United Kingdom, while most Catholics wanted to be part of

the separate Republic of Ireland. The two groups disagreed about social

issues. Protestants formed the majority, so they controlled the government.

This conflict is best labeled as a conflict over

O A. power

O

B. natural resources

O

O

c. territory

D. ideology

ideology

Explanation:

Over the course of the 20th century, in Ireland, there was gradually declining of dependence on Britain. In 1937, the state was transformed into a republic, and in 1949, Ireland withdrew from the union with Great Britain. Opposite processes were observed in the north, until in 1972 the Northern Irish Parliament was dissolved. The fullness of power in the region passed into the hands of the British authorities; in fact, Northern Ireland was controlled directly from London. In the 20th century, in Northern Ireland, there was an increase in self-awareness of not only of Irish and British, but also of Catholics and Protestants, which shifted the conflict from a purely ethno-political to an ethno-confessional one, and worsened the identity situation on the island. In this regard, the corresponding right-wing parties and organizations gained great popularity among the local population.