Remembering the efforts of the 36th Ulster Division at the Battle of the Somme

The video discusses the Ulster Tower, a memorial for the 36th Ulster Division, highlighting their heroic actions during the Battle of the Somme in 1916. Carol Walker, director of the Somme Museum, shares her personal connection to the battle through her great-grandfather. The video also covers the recreation of trenches to educate visitors about the soldiers' experiences. The battle's significant impact on Irish history, particularly for unionists, is explored, emphasizing the sacrifices made by the men of Ulster and the subsequent political changes, including the creation of Northern Ireland.

What is the Ulster Tower a memorial for?

• The British Army

• The 36th Ulster Division

• The French Resistance

• The 16th Irish Division

Who is Carol Walker in relation to the Somme museum?

• A historian

• The director

• A soldier

• A visitor

What tragic event happened to Carol Walker's great-grandfather two weeks before the end of the war?

• He was captured

• He was mustard gassed

• He was promoted

• He returned home

What was recreated to honor the soldiers who fought in the same location 100 years ago?

• A monument

• The trenches

• A battlefield

• A museum

What significant political change occurred as a result of the sacrifices made by the 36th Ulster Division?

• The independence of Ireland

• The start of World War II

• The creation of Northern Ireland

• The end of World War I