Causes for the Civil War: De Valera Flashcards
1
Q
As Former Dail President…
A
-His leadership lent the Anti Treaty side credibility
2
Q
Statements seemed to be calculated to exacerbate situation
A
- Document 2 introduced during the Treaty debates to hinder progress
- “Wade through Irish blood” speech to anti treay IRA in Thurles
3
Q
Rees and Fannings view
A
- Believe his opposition was crucial
- Appeared to give prestige to the “irreconcilable zealots”