The 1933 Election and Fianna Fail's Approach to Key Policies (Leaving Cert History): Flashcards
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When did Fianna Fáil first come to power?
When did Fianna Fáil first come to power?
1932
Who led Fianna Fáil in 1933?
Who led Fianna Fáil in 1933?
Éamon de Valera
Year of pivotal general election for FF
Year of pivotal general election for FF
1933
FF seats in 1933 election (out of 153)
FF seats in 1933 election (out of 153)
77 (increased from 72)
Who led the Blueshirts?
Who led the Blueshirts?
Eoin O'Duffy
What were the Blueshirts?
What were the Blueshirts?
Quasi-fascist group that opposed Fianna Fáil
When were the Blueshirts disbanded?
When were the Blueshirts disbanded?
1933
What were land annuities?
What were land annuities?
Payments by Irish farmers to British government
What did the economic war involve?
What did the economic war involve?
Both sides imposing tariffs on each other's goods
When was the land annuities dispute settled?
When was the land annuities dispute settled?
1938
What was returned to Ireland in 1938?
What was returned to Ireland in 1938?
Treaty Ports
What police force did FF strengthen?
What police force did FF strengthen?
Garda Síochána
When did Ireland become a fully sovereign republic?
When did Ireland become a fully sovereign republic?
1949
Who was the main opposition to FF in 1933?
Who was the main opposition to FF in 1933?
Cumann na nGaedheal and Blueshirts
What did FF promise regarding the British Crown?
What did FF promise regarding the British Crown?
Abolish oath of allegiance to British Crown