The Irish Response to War & The Emergency (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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When did Ireland declare neutrality at the start of WWII?
When did Ireland declare neutrality at the start of WWII?
September 1939
What name did Ireland use to refer to WWII?
What name did Ireland use to refer to WWII?
The Emergency
Who led Ireland during the Emergency?
Who led Ireland during the Emergency?
Éamon de Valera
What act granted the government extensive powers during the Emergency?
What act granted the government extensive powers during the Emergency?
Emergency Powers Act 1939
Which two factors disrupted shipping lanes to Ireland?
Which two factors disrupted shipping lanes to Ireland?
British blockade & U-boat campaign
Which items were rationed during the Emergency?
Which items were rationed during the Emergency?
Bread, tea, sugar, fuel
What transport did people use due to petrol scarcity?
What transport did people use due to petrol scarcity?
Bicycles & horse-drawn carts
What were Glimmer Men?
What were Glimmer Men?
Inspectors enforcing fuel rationing
Which department managed the rationing system?
Which department managed the rationing system?
Department of Supplies
Who led Irish censorship during the Emergency?
Who led Irish censorship during the Emergency?
Minister Frank Aiken
What term replaced 'war' in Irish media?
What term replaced 'war' in Irish media?
Emergency
What controversial act did Ireland do in 1945?
What controversial act did Ireland do in 1945?
Sent condolences for Hitler's death
Which weather station aided D-Day timing on 6 June 1944?
Which weather station aided D-Day timing on 6 June 1944?
Blacksod Point in Co. Mayo