Irish Nationalism, War And Rebellion

Question 1

What happened during the Easter Rising (1916)?

Answer 1

Armed rebellion in Dublin led by Irish republicans
Suppressed by British forces; leaders executed
Increased support for independence

Question 2

What was the role of Sinn Fein after 1916?

Answer 2

Became dominant nationalist party
Won 1918 election in Ireland
Refused to sit in Westminster and set up Irish parliament

Question 3

What was the Irish War of Independence (1919-1921)?

Answer 3

Guerrilla war between IRA and British forces; brutal tactics on both sides (e.g. Black and Tans)
Ended with Anglo-Irish treaty

Question 4

What did the Government of Ireland Act (1920) do?

Answer 4

Partitioned Ireland into Northern and Southern parliaments
Intended as compromise but led to ongoing division

Question 5

What did the Anglo-Irish Treaty (1921) establish?

Answer 5

Created Irish Free State, led to Civil War in Ireland (pro-treaty vs anti-treaty)
Northern Ireland remained part of the UK