The Pro And Anti-Treaty Divide Flashcards
1
Q
What did the provisional government oversee?
A
The withdrawal of British troops
2
Q
Who were the Irish Free State Army/ Regulars?
A
IRA supporters of the Treaty
3
Q
Who were the Irregulars?
A
IRA members who were against the treaty
4
Q
Who led the Irregulars?
A
Rory O’Connor
5
Q
What did the Irregulars do in April 1922?
A
Occupied the 4 Courts in protest to the acceptance of the Treaty
6
Q
Who was the commander-in-chief of the Regulars?
A
Collins
7
Q
Did Collins want to attack the Irregulars?
A
No, he wanted to wait for the general election in June 1922
8
Q
What were the results in the general election?
A
92 pro-Treaty vs. 36 anti-Treaty
