Flashcards on Irish History: Independence and The Troubles
Irish History: Independence and The Troubles Explained
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Northern Ireland conflict (The Troubles) and Irish independence
34 cards
Card 1
Question: What was the main goal of the Irish Republican Army (IRA) mentioned in the content?
Answer: To unite Northern Ireland with the Republic of Ireland.
Card 2
Question: What name was later reused by groups during conflicts in Northern Ireland?
Answer: The name 'Irish Republican Army' (IRA) was later used by other groups during conflicts in Northern Ireland.
Card 3
Question: How did World War I affect the Home Rule movement?
Answer: Home Rule was delayed by World War I and was eventually replaced by demands for full independence.
Card 4
Question: Who was born in 1882 and became a key leader in the Irish War of Independence and later head of the new Irish government?
Answer: Éamon de Valera (born 1882).
Card 5
Question: Which leader helped negotiate the Anglo-Irish Treaty in 1921 but was killed in 1922 during the Irish Civil War?
Answer: Michael Collins helped negotiate the Anglo-Irish Treaty and was killed in 1922 during the Irish Civil War.
Card 6
Question: What did Home Rule aim to achieve for Ireland?
Answer: It aimed to give Ireland its own parliament while still being part of the United Kingdom.
Card 7
Question: Who mainly supported Home Rule and who strongly opposed it, especially in Ulster?
Answer: Many Irish nationalists supported it, but unionists (especially in Ulster) strongly opposed it.
Card 8
Question: How are nationalists and unionists generally described religiously in the content?
Answer: Nationalists are mostly Catholic; unionists are mostly Protestant.
Card 9
Question: What years did The Troubles roughly span?
Answer: The Troubles lasted roughly 1969–1998.
Card 10
Question: How is The Troubles described in terms of events included?
Answer: Included violence, bombings, and military presence.