Causes for the Civil War: De Valera Flashcards

1
Q

As Former Dail President…

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-His leadership lent the Anti Treaty side credibility

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2
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Statements seemed to be calculated to exacerbate situation

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  • Document 2 introduced during the Treaty debates to hinder progress
  • “Wade through Irish blood” speech to anti treay IRA in Thurles
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3
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Rees and Fannings view

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  • Believe his opposition was crucial

- Appeared to give prestige to the “irreconcilable zealots”

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