The Anglo-Irish Treaty CASE STUDY (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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In what year did the Anglo-Irish Treaty negotiations take place?
In what year did the Anglo-Irish Treaty negotiations take place?
1921
Who were the two leaders of the Irish delegation during the Treaty negotiations?
Who were the two leaders of the Irish delegation during the Treaty negotiations?
Griffith and Collins
What was Griffith's stance on dominion status within the British Empire?
What was Griffith's stance on dominion status within the British Empire?
Saw it as a stepping stone
What title did Éamon de Valera hold during the Treaty negotiations?
What title did Éamon de Valera hold during the Treaty negotiations?
President of the Irish Republic
What was the concept of 'external association' that De Valera championed?
What was the concept of 'external association' that De Valera championed?
Symbolic link, full Irish control
Why did De Valera claim the King's absence justified his own non-attendance?
Why did De Valera claim the King's absence justified his own non-attendance?
King wouldn't attend, so he needn't
What did the Government of Ireland Act 1920 establish?
What did the Government of Ireland Act 1920 establish?
Northern Ireland as separate entity
What was the Boundary Commission intended to review?
What was the Boundary Commission intended to review?
Borders based on local wishes
When did the Boundary Commission meet and what was the outcome?
When did the Boundary Commission meet and what was the outcome?
1925, minor adjustments only
Which countries had dominion status similar to what Britain proposed for Ireland?
Which countries had dominion status similar to what Britain proposed for Ireland?
Canada, Australia, New Zealand
Why did the British reject external association?
Why did the British reject external association?
Could set precedent for colonies
Why did Griffith and Collins want to break into sub-committees?
Why did Griffith and Collins want to break into sub-committees?
Allow focused discussions