Ireland by WW1 (Leaving Cert History): Flashcards
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When was Franz Ferdinand assassinated?
When was Franz Ferdinand assassinated?
28 June 1914
Group that assassinated Franz Ferdinand
Group that assassinated Franz Ferdinand
Black Hand
When did Germany invade Belgium?
When did Germany invade Belgium?
4 August 1914
Leader of Irish Parliamentary Party (IPP)
Leader of Irish Parliamentary Party (IPP)
John Redmond
Unionist leader who called Ulster Volunteers to enlist
Unionist leader who called Ulster Volunteers to enlist
Sir Edward Carson
Where did Redmond speak on 20 Sept 1914?
Where did Redmond speak on 20 Sept 1914?
Woodenbridge, Co. Wicklow
How many National Volunteers followed Redmond?
How many National Volunteers followed Redmond?
150,000-170,000 men
How many Irish Volunteers broke away?
How many Irish Volunteers broke away?
9,500-11,000 men
Who led the breakaway Irish Volunteers?
Who led the breakaway Irish Volunteers?
Eoin MacNeill
How many Irishmen fought in WWI?
How many Irishmen fought in WWI?
Approx. 200,000
36th Ulster Division casualties at Somme 1916
36th Ulster Division casualties at Somme 1916
Over 5,500 men
Which two Irish divisions were formed in WWI?
Which two Irish divisions were formed in WWI?
10th & 16th Irish Divisions
Secretary of State for War during recruitment drive
Secretary of State for War during recruitment drive
Lord Kitchener
When was coalition govt formed (Carson joined)?
When was coalition govt formed (Carson joined)?
June 1915
How many Irish died in WWI?
How many Irish died in WWI?
Around 35,000