The War of Independence 1: A Deep Dive into Causes and Key Events (Leaving Cert History): Flashcards
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Start date of Irish War of Independence
Start date of Irish War of Independence
January 1919
Ambush marking start of armed resistance (same day as Dáil)
Ambush marking start of armed resistance (same day as Dáil)
Soloheadbeg
Date First Dáil Éireann established
Date First Dáil Éireann established
21 January 1919
Date Anglo-Irish Treaty signed
Date Anglo-Irish Treaty signed
December 1921
Michael Collins' role in IRA
Michael Collins' role in IRA
Director of Intelligence
Unit created by Collins to eliminate British agents
Unit created by Collins to eliminate British agents
The Squad
British intelligence agents targeted by The Squad
British intelligence agents targeted by The Squad
Cairo Gang
British PM during War of Independence
British PM during War of Independence
David Lloyd George
Period Black and Tans recruited
Period Black and Tans recruited
Late 1919 and early 1920
When Auxiliaries (ADRIC) established
When Auxiliaries (ADRIC) established
July 1920
Kevin Barry's age during Monks Bakery ambush
Kevin Barry's age during Monks Bakery ambush
18 years old
Date Kevin Barry executed
Date Kevin Barry executed
1 November 1920
Date of Bloody Sunday
Date of Bloody Sunday
21 November 1920
Civilians killed at Croke Park on Bloody Sunday
Civilians killed at Croke Park on Bloody Sunday
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Tom Barry's famous ambush in November 1920
Tom Barry's famous ambush in November 1920
Kilmichael Ambush