Focus on: William T Cosgrave (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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What title did W.T. Cosgrave hold from 1922 to 1932?
What title did W.T. Cosgrave hold from 1922 to 1932?
President of the Executive Council
Which political party did W.T. Cosgrave lead?
Which political party did W.T. Cosgrave lead?
Cumann na nGaedheal
Who did Cosgrave work with during the Anglo-Irish Treaty negotiations?
Who did Cosgrave work with during the Anglo-Irish Treaty negotiations?
Michael Collins and Arthur Griffith
In what year did Cosgrave lead Ireland into the League of Nations?
In what year did Cosgrave lead Ireland into the League of Nations?
1923
What characterized Cosgrave's economic policies?
What characterized Cosgrave's economic policies?
Fiscal discipline and balanced budgets
What were Cosgrave's economic policies criticized for?
What were Cosgrave's economic policies criticized for?
Not addressing unemployment and poverty
What language policy did Cosgrave implement in schools?
What language policy did Cosgrave implement in schools?
Made Irish compulsory
What did the 1925 Anglo-Irish Agreement determine about the border?
What did the 1925 Anglo-Irish Agreement determine about the border?
Left it unchanged for financial gains
What areas did the Catholic Church influence in Cosgrave's government?
What areas did the Catholic Church influence in Cosgrave's government?
Education and moral issues
What happened after Cumann na nGaedheal lost the 1932 election?
What happened after Cumann na nGaedheal lost the 1932 election?
Peaceful transition of power occurred
What role did Cosgrave take after Collins and Griffith's deaths?
What role did Cosgrave take after Collins and Griffith's deaths?
Led the pro-Treaty forces
What did Cosgrave continue paying to Britain despite unpopularity?
What did Cosgrave continue paying to Britain despite unpopularity?
Land annuities