Causes for the Civil War: De Valera

Question 1

As Former Dail President…

Answer 1

-His leadership lent the Anti Treaty side credibility

Question 2

Statements seemed to be calculated to exacerbate situation

Answer 2

• Document 2 introduced during the Treaty debates to hinder progress
• “Wade through Irish blood” speech to anti treay IRA in Thurles

Question 3

Rees and Fannings view

Answer 3

• Believe his opposition was crucial

- Appeared to give prestige to the “irreconcilable zealots”