The Decline of Cumann Na nGaedheal and the Rise of Fianna Fail (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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When did the Wall Street Crash occur, marking the start of the Great Depression?
When did the Wall Street Crash occur, marking the start of the Great Depression?
1929
What were land annuities paid to Britain for?
What were land annuities paid to Britain for?
Land bought from British landlords
In what year was Fianna Fáil founded by Éamon de Valera?
In what year was Fianna Fáil founded by Éamon de Valera?
1926
Who led Fianna Fáil during its rise to power in the 1930s?
Who led Fianna Fáil during its rise to power in the 1930s?
Éamon de Valera
How many Dáil seats did Fianna Fáil win in the 1932 election?
How many Dáil seats did Fianna Fáil win in the 1932 election?
72
What was significant about the 1932 transfer of power?
What was significant about the 1932 transfer of power?
It was peaceful between Civil War rivals
What economic policy did Fianna Fáil promise to protect Irish industry?
What economic policy did Fianna Fáil promise to protect Irish industry?
Imposing tariffs on foreign goods
What party did Cumann na nGaedheal merge with others to form in 1933?
What party did Cumann na nGaedheal merge with others to form in 1933?
Fine Gael
What fiscal policies did Cumann na nGaedheal follow?
What fiscal policies did Cumann na nGaedheal follow?
Low public spending & high taxation
Which historical event did de Valera appeal to when framing Fianna Fáil's identity?
Which historical event did de Valera appeal to when framing Fianna Fáil's identity?
The 1916 Rising
Which international organisation did Cumann na nGaedheal successfully join?
Which international organisation did Cumann na nGaedheal successfully join?
League of Nations
How did de Valera form a government after the 1932 election?
How did de Valera form a government after the 1932 election?
With Labour Party & independent TDs