Anglo Irish Treaty

Question 1

What did the Irish treaty propose

Answer 1

• Ireland become a self governing dominion of the British empire
• Wouldn’t have control over foreign policy or defence
• Britain could still use its ports for naval bases
• 6 counties in Northern Ireland remain in the UK

Question 2

How was DLG successful in achieving the treaty

Answer 2

Used all his persuasion, claimed that if it wasn’t accepted Bonar Law (a conservative) would object HR

Question 3

What did DLG claim the treaty was

Answer 3

Claimed it was the best day in the history of the British empire