The Fighting Begins

Question 1

What did Henry Wilson do?

Answer 1

The British Unionist killed General O’Connell of the Regulars

Question 2

What happened on the 28th of June, 1922?

Answer 2

Collins attacked the 4 Courts with artillery from Britain

Question 3

When did the Irregulars surrender?

Answer 3

Within 2 days

Question 4

How many people died?

Answer 4

64 including Brugha

Question 5

What happened to O’Connor?

Answer 5

Kidnapped and replaced by Liam Lynch as Chief-of-Staff

Question 6

What was De Valera’s outlook on this?

Answer 6

He condemned the government’s actions and supported the Irregulars

Question 7

Where did the Irregulars retreat to?

Answer 7

Munster

Question 8

What is the Munster Republic?

Answer 8

South of the Limerick-Waterford

Question 9

What were the Irregulars doing?

Answer 9

Using guerilla warfare and used old RIC barracks

Question 10

How many members did the Regulars have?

Answer 10

60,000

Question 11

When did Cork fall to the Regulars?

Answer 11

12th August

Question 12

Where did the Irregulars retreat to again?

Answer 12

Countryside