Assessing the Delegations (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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Why did De Valera believe he should not attend the London negotiations?
Why did De Valera believe he should not attend the London negotiations?
To preserve his symbolic purity
Who were appointed as secretaries to the Irish delegation?
Who were appointed as secretaries to the Irish delegation?
Childers & Chartres
Which five people comprised the Irish delegation?
Which five people comprised the Irish delegation?
Griffith, Collins, Barton, Duggan, Duffy
What was Erskine Childers' relationship to Robert Barton?
What was Erskine Childers' relationship to Robert Barton?
Barton's cousin
What compromise was the Irish delegation directed to offer?
What compromise was the Irish delegation directed to offer?
External association with the Empire
Over which issue should talks break down if necessary?
Over which issue should talks break down if necessary?
Ulster
Which two Liberals led the British delegation?
Which two Liberals led the British delegation?
Lloyd George & Churchill
What was a primary British objective in the negotiations?
What was a primary British objective in the negotiations?
Ireland remain in Empire & swear allegiance
When did formal negotiations begin at 10 Downing Street?
When did formal negotiations begin at 10 Downing Street?
11 October 1921
Where did Michael Collins stay in London?
Where did Michael Collins stay in London?
15 Cadogan Gardens
What term did De Valera use for Griffith and Collins regarding negotiations?
What term did De Valera use for Griffith and Collins regarding negotiations?
Legal padding
Why did the British delegation have a negotiating advantage?
Why did the British delegation have a negotiating advantage?
Seasoned politicians with extensive experience