Packet 4: Tossup 18

Uses of CS gas in this city were deemed more a “drug” than a “weapon” by the Himsworth Committee. The Selma–Montgomery marches inspired a march to this city that was disrupted at Burntollet Bridge. This city’s Barricade (10[1])Bulletin began during a riot that prompted the launch of Operation Banner. (-5[1])A house reading (10[1]-5[1])“you are now entering Free [this city]” (10[2]-5[1])signifies (10[1])one (10[2])of its former no-go areas. A Citizens’ Defence Association (10[1])took control (10[1])of part of (10[1])this city after the Apprentice Boys commemorated its 1689 siege. In October 2025, (-5[1])Soldier (-5[1])F (10[1])was acquitted of all charges relating to an event in this city. (10[1])Paratroopers dispersed a 1972 march in this [emphasize] non-capital city by shooting 26 civilians in its Bogside. (10[1]-5[2])For 10 points, (-5[1])nationalists and unionists dispute whether (10[1])“London” should prefix (-5[1])the name (10[1])of what Northern (10[1])Irish (10[2])city, the site of Bloody Sunday? ■END■ (10[5]0[1])

ANSWER: Derry [or Londonderry]
<Editors, European History> | M. Playoffs 4 (Editors 4)
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