What is another word for the Troubles?
Pronunciation: [ðə tɹˈʌbə͡lz] (IPA) 
The term "the Troubles" is often used to refer to the political and social unrest that occurred in Northern Ireland from the late 1960s to the late 1990s. However, there are a few synonyms which can be used to describe this period in history. Some people refer to it as "the Northern Ireland conflict", while others call it "the Northern Ireland crisis". The term "sectarian violence" is also used to describe the fighting and tension between different religious groups in the region. Lastly, some people refer to this time as "the Irish conflict", though this term can be misleading as the conflict primarily affected Northern Ireland.
