Reasons for the Truce: The Government of Ireland Act Flashcards
1
Q
O’Day’s view?
A
From the government’s perspective negotiations with Sinn Fein could only be feasible after the Ulster Unionists had been “sorted”.
2
Q
Walker’s view?
A
The implementation of the Act was delayed while DLG tried to “settle” the south of Ireland; the war was a stalemate and negotiating would allow the British to meet 2 aims in Ireland: Partition and pacification
3
Q
Who do you agree with more?
A
O’Day prolly because the GoI Act was put into law before negotiations were considered; as late as May 1921 there had been a vote against a Liberal move to negotiate in the cabinet.
