What was the Government of Ireland Act, 1920? - Junior Cycle History - Question (xiv) - 2018

The Government of Ireland Act, 1920 was a significant piece of legislation that aimed to address the political situation in Ireland at the time. It established a separate legislative body for Northern Ireland, thereby creating a distinct political entity separate from the rest of Ireland. This act not only facilitated the recognition of Northern Ireland but also paved the way for the eventual partition of Ireland into two separate entities: Northern Ireland and what would later become the Republic of Ireland.