FF and the Economy - An Assessment (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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Which economic policy did Cumann na nGaedheal favour before Fianna Fáil came to power?
Which economic policy did Cumann na nGaedheal favour before Fianna Fáil came to power?
Free trade
What was the main purpose of Fianna Fáil's protectionist policy?
What was the main purpose of Fianna Fáil's protectionist policy?
To protect Irish industries via tariffs
Which minister was responsible for Industry and Commerce under Fianna Fáil?
Which minister was responsible for Industry and Commerce under Fianna Fáil?
Seán Lemass
By how much did industrial output increase between 1931 and 1938?
By how much did industrial output increase between 1931 and 1938?
£55 million to £90 million
Which three crops did farmers increasingly switch to between 1932 and 1936?
Which three crops did farmers increasingly switch to between 1932 and 1936?
Wheat, sugar beet, and tobacco
By what percentage did live cattle production drop in 1935 compared to 1929?
By what percentage did live cattle production drop in 1935 compared to 1929?
40%
Who was Fianna Fáil's Minister for Agriculture?
Who was Fianna Fáil's Minister for Agriculture?
James Ryan
What decision by Fianna Fáil caused the economic war with Britain?
What decision by Fianna Fáil caused the economic war with Britain?
Stopping land annuity payments
What did Lemass create to improve employment in industry?
What did Lemass create to improve employment in industry?
State-sponsored bodies and industries
Which Act did Fianna Fáil implement in 1933 to support the unemployed?
Which Act did Fianna Fáil implement in 1933 to support the unemployed?
Unemployment Assistance Act
How many houses did Fianna Fáil's housing programme construct?
How many houses did Fianna Fáil's housing programme construct?
Over 12,000 houses
In which area did Fianna Fáil have more success?
In which area did Fianna Fáil have more success?
Industrial policies