Chapter 8-Ireland Flashcards
Which building in Dublin was seized in the 1916 Easter Rising?
The General Post Office
Approximatley how many people supported the Rising’s radical nationalists?
1600
How did the UK govenment respond to the uprising?
They executed main leaders and 3000 suspected supporters imprisoned and arrested.
Which political party benefitted most from the Easter Uprising?
Sinn Fein
What happened to Lloyd George’s Heads of Agreement deal?
It was rejected by the Unionists.
What actions did Sinn Fein take after the 1918 election?
They refused to take their seats in the election and set up the Dail. They also declared Ireland an independent republic.
What were the two most famous atrocities committes by the Black and Tans?
Bloody Sunday and Cork
How many were killed in the cycle of terror and couner terroe fromn 1919-1921?
1000
Why did both sides agree a truce in 1921?
There was international pressure, press criticism of Black and Tans, there was stalemate as neither side were getting anywhere, there were interventions by the King.
Who did Sinn Gein send to negotiate with Britain?
Michael Collins
What did the final deal involve?
Irish Free State dominion status, six counties of NI stayed in the UK.
Why was there a civil war in Ireland from 1922?
Pro-Treaty vs anti-Treaty
Which side won in 1923?
Pro-treaty won
