The Late Years of the Emergency (1943-45) (Leaving Cert History): Flashcards
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Who was the only prominent dissenter on neutrality?
Who was the only prominent dissenter on neutrality?
James Dillon, Deputy Leader of Fine Gael
When was James Dillon expelled from Fine Gael?
When was James Dillon expelled from Fine Gael?
1942
How many seats did Fianna Fáil lose in 1943?
How many seats did Fianna Fáil lose in 1943?
Ten seats
What was Clann na Talmhan?
What was Clann na Talmhan?
A new farmers' party representing small farmers
How many seats did Fine Gael lose in 1943?
How many seats did Fine Gael lose in 1943?
13 seats
What did de Valera refuse in early 1944?
What did de Valera refuse in early 1944?
Refused to break diplomatic ties with Germany & Japan
What was the 'American Note' (1944)?
What was the 'American Note' (1944)?
US pressure on neutral countries to take firmer stance against Axis
What was the result of the May 1944 election?
What was the result of the May 1944 election?
Strong victory for Fianna Fáil
Who replaced W.T. Cosgrave as Fine Gael leader?
Who replaced W.T. Cosgrave as Fine Gael leader?
Richard Mulcahy
How many seats did Fianna Fáil win in 1944?
How many seats did Fianna Fáil win in 1944?
76 seats
What was G2?
What was G2?
Irish military intelligence branch
When did President Roosevelt die?
When did President Roosevelt die?
April 1945
When did Churchill give his victory speech?
When did Churchill give his victory speech?
May 13, 1945
When did de Valera reply to Churchill?
When did de Valera reply to Churchill?
Three days later (May 16, 1945)
De Valera's reply to Churchill defended what?
De Valera's reply to Churchill defended what?
Ireland's right to maintain neutrality