Reasons for the Truce: Political Pressures on Ireland

Question 1

British Actions

Answer 1

> There was a lack of Finance making it hard for Cosgrave to maintain his authority over local councils

> Internment of Sinn Feiners and TDs made it impossible for the Dail Courts to assemble: they were “crushed” according to Jackson

Question 2

War weariness

Answer 2

> The Irish people were becoming tired of war; in areas where they had once been supportive they were now begrudging
Church leaders spoke against IRA violence
December 1920 Bishop of Cork excommunicated known murderers.