Ireland History Exam 2

Who was John Redmond and what did he advocate for?

John Redmond was the leader of the Irish Parliamentary Party who advocated for Home Rule and supported Irish participation in World War I.

What was the significance of the 1916 Easter Rising?

The 1916 Easter Rising was a key event in Irish history where Irish republicans sought to end British rule in Ireland, leading to significant political change.

What was Bobby Sands known for?

Bobby Sands was a Provisional IRA member who died during the 1981 hunger strike and was elected MP while in prison.

Who was the first woman elected to the UK Parliament and what was her role?

Constance Markievicz was the first woman elected to the UK Parliament in 1918; she was a revolutionary and a participant in the 1916 Easter Rising.

What event led to Lord Mountbatten's assassination?

Lord Mountbatten was assassinated by the IRA in Mullaghmore, Ireland in 1979.

What was the purpose of the Boundary Commission established in 1925?

The Boundary Commission was established under the Anglo-Irish Treaty to determine the border between Northern Ireland and the Irish Free State.

What was the GAA and its purpose?

The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) is an organization founded in 1884 to promote traditional Irish sports like hurling and Gaelic football.

How did the Good Friday Accord impact Northern Ireland?

The Good Friday Accord, signed on April 10, 1998, was a peace agreement that ended most of the violence of the Troubles in Northern Ireland.

What were the 3Fs sought by the Land League?

The 3Fs stood for Fair Rent, Fixity of Tenure, and Free Sale, aimed at protecting tenant farmers in Ireland.

Why was there controversy surrounding Bill Clinton’s invitation to Gerry Adams in 1994?

The invitation was controversial because Sinn Féin, led by Adams, was associated with the IRA, which had not yet declared a permanent ceasefire.

What happened during Bloody Sunday II and its aftermath?

On January 30, 1972, British soldiers killed 14 unarmed civil rights protesters in Derry, leading to direct rule over Northern Ireland and intensified violence.

What was the outcome of the Anglo-Irish Treaty of 1921?

The treaty established the Irish Free State, but it was controversial and led to the Irish Civil War due to divisions over compromises in sovereignty.

What were the key provisions of the 1938 Anglo-Irish Agreement?

Key provisions included the return of Treaty Ports to Ireland and a lump sum payment to settle land annuities, signed by Neville Chamberlain for England.

How did Brexit affect relations between Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic?

Brexit reintroduced issues related to the border, complicating trade and customs checks, and raised concerns about the peace established by the Good Friday Agreement.

What was the role of British troops in Northern Ireland during the Troubles?

British troops were deployed in 1969 to restore order amidst sectarian violence; their operation lasted until 2007, becoming the longest deployment of the British Army.

How did Éamon de Valera respond to the deaths of FDR and Hitler?

De Valera expressed condolences for Roosevelt's death but controversially visited the German legation to offer condolences on Hitler’s death.