The Civil War (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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On what date did the Irish Civil War begin with the assault on the Four Courts?
On what date did the Irish Civil War begin with the assault on the Four Courts?
28 June 1922
Who led the anti-Treaty forces occupying the Four Courts in Dublin?
Who led the anti-Treaty forces occupying the Four Courts in Dublin?
Rory O'Connor
What were the pro-Treaty forces called during the Battle of Dublin?
What were the pro-Treaty forces called during the Battle of Dublin?
National Army
When did the Battle of Dublin take place?
When did the Battle of Dublin take place?
Late June into early July 1922
How many anti-Treaty leaders were executed by the government in December 1922?
How many anti-Treaty leaders were executed by the government in December 1922?
Four
What event triggered the execution of anti-Treaty prisoners in December 1922?
What event triggered the execution of anti-Treaty prisoners in December 1922?
Assassination of TD Seán Hales
Where was Michael Collins killed in an ambush?
Where was Michael Collins killed in an ambush?
Béal na Bláth
On what date did Michael Collins die?
On what date did Michael Collins die?
22 August 1922
Why was Cork strategically important during the Civil War?
Why was Cork strategically important during the Civil War?
Its port was vital for supplies
Who survived the Ballyseedy Massacre in March 1923?
Who survived the Ballyseedy Massacre in March 1923?
Stephen Fuller
Who declared the ceasefire on 30 April 1923?
Who declared the ceasefire on 30 April 1923?
Frank Aiken
When was the formal order to dump arms issued, ending the Civil War?
When was the formal order to dump arms issued, ending the Civil War?
24 May 1923