Reasons for Truce: Political Pressure on Britain

Question 1

DLG Double Policy

Answer 1

• Would encourage every channel of communication with SF
• Desired an “Honourable settlement”
• Govt of Ireland passed
• BUT military focus increased as well (See other cards)

Question 2

King’s role

Answer 2

-Issued plea for Peace in July 1921 to Belfast Parliament

Question 3

American Commission

Answer 3

-March 1921

“Crown forces were acting contrary to all law”

Question 4

Jan Smuts

Answer 4

• S. African PM

- Appealed for solution