1917 - Important Context (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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In which year was the original Sinn Féin founded by Arthur Griffith?
In which year was the original Sinn Féin founded by Arthur Griffith?
1905
What political system did the original Sinn Féin advocate for before 1916?
What political system did the original Sinn Féin advocate for before 1916?
Dual monarchy
Who became president of Sinn Féin in 1917?
Who became president of Sinn Féin in 1917?
Éamon de Valera
In which year and city was Arthur Griffith born?
In which year and city was Arthur Griffith born?
1871 in Dublin
When did Éamon de Valera win the East Clare by-election?
When did Éamon de Valera win the East Clare by-election?
July 1917
Who won the South Longford by-election in May 1917 while imprisoned?
Who won the South Longford by-election in May 1917 while imprisoned?
Joseph McGuinness
What caused Thomas Ashe's death on 25 September 1917?
What caused Thomas Ashe's death on 25 September 1917?
Force-feeding by prison authorities
On what date was Thomas Ashe's funeral held?
On what date was Thomas Ashe's funeral held?
30 September 1917
When was the Sinn Féin Ard Fheis that reorganised the party held?
When was the Sinn Féin Ard Fheis that reorganised the party held?
25 October 1917
What policy did Sinn Féin adopt at the October 1917 Ard Fheis?
What policy did Sinn Féin adopt at the October 1917 Ard Fheis?
Abstentionism
Between which years did the Second Sinn Féin emerge as a significant political force?
Between which years did the Second Sinn Féin emerge as a significant political force?
1916 and 1918
What stance did the reformed Sinn Féin adopt after the Easter Rising?
What stance did the reformed Sinn Féin adopt after the Easter Rising?
Complete independence from Britain
In 1917, what did Arthur Griffith merge with Sinn Féin?
In 1917, what did Arthur Griffith merge with Sinn Féin?
Irish Volunteers remnants