The Lead up to Talks (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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When did the truce take effect that opened the door to formal negotiations?
When did the truce take effect that opened the door to formal negotiations?
11 July 1921
Who led the Irish delegation appointed to represent Ireland in the London talks?
Who led the Irish delegation appointed to represent Ireland in the London talks?
Collins & Griffith
What did the Government of Ireland Act 1920 establish?
What did the Government of Ireland Act 1920 establish?
Separate parliaments for North & South
On what date was the Anglo-Irish Treaty signed?
On what date was the Anglo-Irish Treaty signed?
6 December 1921
Who proposed the concept of external association as an alternative to dominion status?
Who proposed the concept of external association as an alternative to dominion status?
Éamon de Valera
Which countries were cited as examples of dominions similar to Ireland's proposed status?
Which countries were cited as examples of dominions similar to Ireland's proposed status?
Canada, Australia & New Zealand
Why did de Valera not attend the negotiations in London?
Why did de Valera not attend the negotiations in London?
To manage the situation at home
What were members of the Irish parliament required to take under the treaty?
What were members of the Irish parliament required to take under the treaty?
An oath of allegiance to the Crown
Which British forces were known for harsh reprisals during the War of Independence?
Which British forces were known for harsh reprisals during the War of Independence?
The Black and Tans & Auxiliaries
What concept did the British ultimately reject during the treaty negotiations?
What concept did the British ultimately reject during the treaty negotiations?
External association
When did the formal discussions that led to the treaty begin?
When did the formal discussions that led to the treaty begin?
October 1921
What did divisions over the treaty contribute to?
What did divisions over the treaty contribute to?
The Irish Civil War
How successful were the July talks between de Valera and Lloyd George?
How successful were the July talks between de Valera and Lloyd George?
Largely inconclusive