Cumann Na nGaedheal (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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During what years was Cumann na nGaedheal in power in the Irish Free State?
During what years was Cumann na nGaedheal in power in the Irish Free State?
1922-1932
Who was Minister for Education from 1927 to 1932 under Cumann na nGaedheal?
Who was Minister for Education from 1927 to 1932 under Cumann na nGaedheal?
Richard Mulcahy
Which institution ran most schools during Cumann na nGaedheal's tenure?
Which institution ran most schools during Cumann na nGaedheal's tenure?
The Catholic Church
What status did the Irish language have in schools under Cumann na nGaedheal?
What status did the Irish language have in schools under Cumann na nGaedheal?
Compulsory subject
What teaching challenge did the Irish language policy face?
What teaching challenge did the Irish language policy face?
Not all teachers were fluent in Irish
Why did English-speaking areas resist learning Irish?
Why did English-speaking areas resist learning Irish?
Not seen as useful for jobs/daily life
Which organisation did the government support to revive the Irish language?
Which organisation did the government support to revive the Irish language?
The Gaelic League
What body was set up to look after historical sites and monuments?
What body was set up to look after historical sites and monuments?
National Monuments Advisory Council
Who was encouraged to learn and use Irish in public life?
Who was encouraged to learn and use Irish in public life?
Civil servants
What Act was introduced in 1929 to maintain public morality?
What Act was introduced in 1929 to maintain public morality?
Censorship of Publications Act
Which institution heavily influenced Cumann na nGaedheal's social policies?
Which institution heavily influenced Cumann na nGaedheal's social policies?
The Catholic Church
What were the results of efforts to promote the Irish language?
What were the results of efforts to promote the Irish language?
Mixed - popular in some areas only