Essay Prep - To What Extent were Language, Religion, and Education used to develop Irish Cultural Identity during 1920-49? (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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How did the Irish Free State promote Irish language as part of national identity?
How did the Irish Free State promote Irish language as part of national identity?
Compulsory inclusion in schools
What were two main obstacles to reviving the Irish language?
What were two main obstacles to reviving the Irish language?
Lack of qualified teachers & resources
Which factor hindered widespread adoption of Irish language despite revival efforts?
Which factor hindered widespread adoption of Irish language despite revival efforts?
Practical dominance of English
How was the Catholic Church recognised in the 1937 Constitution?
How was the Catholic Church recognised in the 1937 Constitution?
Given a 'special position'
Which Act reflected the Catholic Church's role in shaping Irish cultural identity?
Which Act reflected the Catholic Church's role in shaping Irish cultural identity?
Censorship of Publications Act 1929
What aspects of Irish society did Catholicism particularly influence?
What aspects of Irish society did Catholicism particularly influence?
Morality and social policy
Who attempted to promote non-denominational education in Ireland?
Who attempted to promote non-denominational education in Ireland?
Lord Londonderry
How did communities respond to non-denominational education efforts?
How did communities respond to non-denominational education efforts?
Both Protestant & Catholic resisted it
What effect did the 1923 Education Act have on schools?
What effect did the 1923 Education Act have on schools?
Reinforced the sectarian divide
How did the Orange Order contribute to Protestant cultural identity?
How did the Orange Order contribute to Protestant cultural identity?
Via religious celebrations & parades
Which organisation played a key role in Irish cultural revival?
Which organisation played a key role in Irish cultural revival?
The Gaelic League
What did the 1923 Education Act introduce regarding school attendance?
What did the 1923 Education Act introduce regarding school attendance?
Compulsory education policy