Fianna Fail in Government (1932-39) (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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In what year did Éamon de Valera found Fianna Fáil?
In what year did Éamon de Valera found Fianna Fáil?
1926
What position did de Valera assume after winning the 1932 general election?
What position did de Valera assume after winning the 1932 general election?
Taoiseach
What did de Valera's government immediately abolish after taking power in 1932?
What did de Valera's government immediately abolish after taking power in 1932?
Oath of Allegiance
During which years did the Economic War between Ireland and Britain occur?
During which years did the Economic War between Ireland and Britain occur?
1932-1938
What caused the Economic War between Ireland and Britain?
What caused the Economic War between Ireland and Britain?
Refusing to pay land annuities
What did the Anglo-Irish Agreement of 1938 secure for Ireland?
What did the Anglo-Irish Agreement of 1938 secure for Ireland?
Return of Treaty Ports
What did the 1937 Irish Constitution formally establish?
What did the 1937 Irish Constitution formally establish?
Ireland as a sovereign state
What type of economic policies did de Valera pursue as Taoiseach?
What type of economic policies did de Valera pursue as Taoiseach?
Protectionist policies
What was Ireland's position during World War II under de Valera?
What was Ireland's position during World War II under de Valera?
Neutrality
How was de Valera's leadership style described?
How was de Valera's leadership style described?
Pragmatic yet idealistic
What office did the 1937 Constitution create to replace the British monarch?
What office did the 1937 Constitution create to replace the British monarch?
President of Ireland
In what year did W.T. Cosgrave's government join the League of Nations?
In what year did W.T. Cosgrave's government join the League of Nations?
1923