Preparing for the Congress (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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What was Eoin O'Duffy's position during the 1932 Eucharistic Congress?
What was Eoin O'Duffy's position during the 1932 Eucharistic Congress?
Commissioner of Garda Síochána
What previous military role helped O'Duffy develop organisational skills?
What previous military role helped O'Duffy develop organisational skills?
Leader in IRA during War of Independence
What did O'Duffy mobilise to maintain order at the Congress?
What did O'Duffy mobilise to maintain order at the Congress?
Thousands of Gardaí and volunteers
Which party won the 1932 general election?
Which party won the 1932 general election?
Fianna Fáil
Why was the 1932 general election particularly notable?
Why was the 1932 general election particularly notable?
First change of govt since 1922
Which party did Fianna Fáil replace in government?
Which party did Fianna Fáil replace in government?
Cumann na nGaedheal
What major structure was built in Phoenix Park for the Congress?
What major structure was built in Phoenix Park for the Congress?
The High Altar
How many people participated in the Congress events?
How many people participated in the Congress events?
More than one million
From which countries did pilgrims travel to the Congress?
From which countries did pilgrims travel to the Congress?
USA, Canada, Australia, Europe
How did Dublin address the accommodation shortage during the Congress?
How did Dublin address the accommodation shortage during the Congress?
Local families opened their homes
What was a primary security concern during the Congress?
What was a primary security concern during the Congress?
Potential sectarian tension
How did the Congress ultimately proceed despite challenges?
How did the Congress ultimately proceed despite challenges?
Successfully with peace & order