Curragh Mutiny Mar 1914 Flashcards
1
Q
The irish army was predominantly
A
Unionist
2
Q
In an attempt by the govt to red resignation in the event of home rule what action was taken
A
Ulster officers given temporary leave
3
Q
What rumours emerged
A
The govt was about to arrest ulster leaders
4
Q
How many officers resigned as a result of these rumours
A
58
5
Q
Why was action against the rebels impossible
A
There was widespread sympathy for them
6
Q
What were the govt forced to do to the rebels
A
Conciliate them and promise that no action would be taken
7
Q
The UVF armed themselves with the
A
April Landings on the ulster coast
8
Q
Inv respond and the govt interrupt leaving how many dead and injured
A
3 dead, 40 injured
9
Q
Depsite the govts best efforts to disrupt arm importation the INV were still left with
A
Considerable arms
