The Path Towards Independence (1918-1922) (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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When was the 1918 General Election held in Ireland?
When was the 1918 General Election held in Ireland?
14 December 1918
What was the minimum voting age for men under the Representation of the People Act 1918?
What was the minimum voting age for men under the Representation of the People Act 1918?
21 years old
How many seats out of 105 did Sinn Féin win in the 1918 General Election?
How many seats out of 105 did Sinn Féin win in the 1918 General Election?
73 seats
How many seats did the Irish Parliamentary Party win in the 1918 election?
How many seats did the Irish Parliamentary Party win in the 1918 election?
6 seats
Who were the two leaders of Sinn Féin during the 1918 election campaign?
Who were the two leaders of Sinn Féin during the 1918 election campaign?
De Valera & Griffith
What did Sinn Féin's policy of abstentionism mean?
What did Sinn Féin's policy of abstentionism mean?
They refused to take British Parliament seats
Which 1918 crisis boosted Sinn Féin's popularity by resisting British attempts?
Which 1918 crisis boosted Sinn Féin's popularity by resisting British attempts?
The Conscription Crisis
On what date was the First Dáil Éireann established?
On what date was the First Dáil Éireann established?
21 January 1919
Where did the First Dáil meet in Dublin?
Where did the First Dáil meet in Dublin?
Mansion House
How many Sinn Féin TDs were present at the first meeting of the Dáil?
How many Sinn Féin TDs were present at the first meeting of the Dáil?
27 TDs
What document outlined social justice & workers' rights adopted by the First Dáil?
What document outlined social justice & workers' rights adopted by the First Dáil?
The Democratic Programme
In which county did the IRA ambush at Soloheadbeg occur?
In which county did the IRA ambush at Soloheadbeg occur?
County Tipperary
What event is the Soloheadbeg ambush widely regarded as marking the beginning of?
What event is the Soloheadbeg ambush widely regarded as marking the beginning of?
The Irish War of Independence