The Late Years of the Emergency (1943-45) (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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Who was the only prominent dissenter against neutrality, advocating for joining the Allies?
Who was the only prominent dissenter against neutrality, advocating for joining the Allies?
James Dillon
In which year was James Dillon expelled from Fine Gael for advocating intervention?
In which year was James Dillon expelled from Fine Gael for advocating intervention?
1942
What group did Clann na Talmhan represent?
What group did Clann na Talmhan represent?
Small farmers
How many seats did Fianna Fáil lose in the 1943 general election?
How many seats did Fianna Fáil lose in the 1943 general election?
Ten seats
How many seats did Fine Gael lose in the 1943 election?
How many seats did Fine Gael lose in the 1943 election?
Thirteen seats
When did de Valera refuse to break diplomatic ties with Germany and Japan?
When did de Valera refuse to break diplomatic ties with Germany and Japan?
Early 1944
How many seats did Fianna Fáil win in the May 1944 election?
How many seats did Fianna Fáil win in the May 1944 election?
76 seats
Who replaced W.T. Cosgrave as Fine Gael leader before the 1944 election?
Who replaced W.T. Cosgrave as Fine Gael leader before the 1944 election?
Richard Mulcahy
What was the primary role of G2 during the war?
What was the primary role of G2 during the war?
Military intelligence
In which month and year did U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt die?
In which month and year did U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt die?
April 1945
On what date did Winston Churchill deliver his victory speech criticising de Valera?
On what date did Winston Churchill deliver his victory speech criticising de Valera?
May 13, 1945
How many days after Churchill's speech did de Valera deliver his celebrated reply?
How many days after Churchill's speech did de Valera deliver his celebrated reply?
Three days