The First Dail Flashcards
1
Q
What did it declare and promise
A
It declared Ireland a republic and promised a democratic programme of social reforms
2
Q
At the second Dáil meeting what happened minister
A
De Valera became president Griffiths ( Vice President and minister for home affairs Cathuil brugha ( minister for defence Collins ( minister for finance Markovic ( minister for labour
3
Q
Why did de Valera go to America
A
To persuade the American government to recognise Ireland at the Versailles peace conference but failed
He brought back 4 million from America to fight for independence
4
Q
Who was in charge in de Valera absence
A
Griffiths
5
Q
What were there achievements
A
Collins organised a loan of 350,000 which paid for weapons and the running of the Dáil
Sinn Fein courts were set up around the country to replace British
Local councils changed their support to the Dáil
6
Q
When and where did the first Dáil meet
A
21 January 1919 in mansion house
