Political Developments: Reasons for Opposition to the Anglo-Irish Treaty Flashcards
Who were Unionists?
People that wanted Northern Ireland to be part of the United Kingdom
Who were Republicans?
People that wanted Northern Ireland to be recognised as part of Ireland
What did Unionists dislike about the treaty?
They did not want the Irish Government having an involvement in Northern Ireland
What would there be an encouragement of if the Irish Government got involved with Northern Ireland?
Northern Ireland uniting with Ireland
What did Ian Paiseley say about the Anglo-Irish Treaty?
He disliked the idea of the Irish Government being involved in Northern Irish affairs
What did Republicans think of the treaty?
Because it said that Northern Ireland would be recognised as part of the UK
Why did the Republicans like the idea of Northern Ireland being recognised as part of the UK?
It was the very thing they were fighting against
Name an individual in Thatcher’s government who disliked the Anglo-Irish Treaty
Ian Gow
Why did Ian Gow dislike the Treaty?
He felt it was the government showing they accepted violence in Northern Ireland
What was the long-term impact for Ian Gow in opposition to the Treaty?
In 1990 he died in an IRA car bombing
Why was Ian Gow targeted in an IRA Car bombing?
Because the IRA disliked his strong views against violence in Northern Ireland
