The Blueshirts and the Establishment of Fine Gael (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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What was the formal name of the Blueshirts?
What was the formal name of the Blueshirts?
Army Comrades Association
In what year were the Blueshirts founded?
In what year were the Blueshirts founded?
1932
Which European country's fascist movement particularly influenced the Blueshirts?
Which European country's fascist movement particularly influenced the Blueshirts?
Italy under Mussolini
Which political party's rise prompted the emergence of the Blueshirts?
Which political party's rise prompted the emergence of the Blueshirts?
Fianna Fáil
How did the Blueshirts relate to totalitarian fascism?
How did the Blueshirts relate to totalitarian fascism?
Never fully embraced it
When was the Blueshirts' March to Dublin planned?
When was the Blueshirts' March to Dublin planned?
August 1933
Which pro-Treaty leaders was the March to Dublin intended to commemorate?
Which pro-Treaty leaders was the March to Dublin intended to commemorate?
Collins, Griffith & O'Higgins
What legislation did de Valera use to ban the March to Dublin?
What legislation did de Valera use to ban the March to Dublin?
Public Safety Act
What consequence did the failed march have for the Blueshirts?
What consequence did the failed march have for the Blueshirts?
Led to merger with Fine Gael
What position did Eoin O'Duffy hold before leading the Blueshirts?
What position did Eoin O'Duffy hold before leading the Blueshirts?
Commissioner of the Garda Síochána
Where was Eoin O'Duffy born?
Where was Eoin O'Duffy born?
County Monaghan
In what year did O'Duffy resign as leader of Fine Gael?
In what year did O'Duffy resign as leader of Fine Gael?
1934