war of indipendance Flashcards
What was the primary goal of the Irish War of Independence?
To gain independence from British rule.
In what year did the Irish War of Independence officially begin?
1919.
True or False: The Irish War of Independence lasted until 1921.
True.
What organization was primarily responsible for leading the Irish War of Independence?
The Irish Republican Army (IRA).
Fill in the blank: The Irish War of Independence was sparked by the _______ Rising of 1916.
Easter.
What treaty ended the Irish War of Independence?
The Anglo-Irish Treaty.
Which two leaders signed the Anglo-Irish Treaty on behalf of the British and Irish governments?
David Lloyd George and Michael Collins.
What was the outcome of the Anglo-Irish Treaty?
It established the Irish Free State as a self-governing dominion.
Multiple Choice: What was a significant consequence of the Irish War of Independence? A) Increased British control B) Establishment of Northern Ireland C) Creation of the Irish Free State D) None of the above
C) Creation of the Irish Free State.
True or False: The Irish War of Independence resulted in a civil war in Ireland.
True.
What year did the Anglo-Irish Treaty get signed?
1921.
Name one major military strategy used by the IRA during the war.
Guerrilla warfare.
Fill in the blank: The conflict was characterized by a series of ambushes and _______ against British forces.
attacks.
What was the main reason for the opposition to the Anglo-Irish Treaty among some Irish republicans?
It included provisions for continued allegiance to the British Crown.
Which political party was formed in opposition to the Anglo-Irish Treaty?
Fianna Fáil.
Multiple Choice: Who was the leader of the IRA during the War of Independence? A) Eamon de Valera B) Michael Collins C) James Connolly D) John Redmond
B) Michael Collins.
What was the name of the paramilitary group that supported the British during the conflict?
The Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF).
True or False: The Irish War of Independence was fought solely in the south of Ireland.
False.
What role did the British government play in the conflict?
They deployed military forces to suppress the IRA and maintain control.
Fill in the blank: The Irish War of Independence led to the eventual establishment of the _______ Free State.
Irish.
What was one effect of the war on the Irish population?
Significant loss of life and displacement of people.
What was the date of the truce that ended the fighting in the Irish War of Independence?
July 11, 1921.
Multiple Choice: Which event is often considered the beginning of the Irish War of Independence? A) The signing of the Treaty B) The Easter Rising C) The establishment of the IRA D) The Anglo-Irish War
B) The Easter Rising.
Who was the President of the Irish Republic during the War of Independence?
Eamon de Valera.
