The Methods Of The British Flashcards
1
Q
Who was in charge?
A
David Lloyd George
2
Q
When were the Black and Tans created?
A
In the Spring of 1920
3
Q
Who were the Black and Tans?
A
Ex-British soldiers that were named after the mixed RIC uniform
4
Q
Who were the Auxillaries?
A
Ex-army officers
5
Q
How was Britain’s numbers compared to Ireland’s?
A
By the end of 1920, the British police force and army grew to 40,000 compared to the IRA’s 10,000
6
Q
What are reprisals?
A
An act of retaliation against local people in revenge for attacks on British organisations increasing the support for the IRA
