Anglo-Irish War and Independence

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What was the major consequence of the Anglo-Scottish Wars and Scottish invasions of Ireland on English influence in Ireland?

The Reformation was widely accepted in Ireland

Direct control by the English crown expanded to the entire island of Ireland

English influence in Ireland severely weakened (correct)

The Irish Crown was meant to be carried by the Scottish monarch

What was the outcome of the Irish Parliament's pressure to acknowledge Henry VIII as 'supreme head' of the Irish Church in 1537?

The Irish Crown was meant to be carried by the Scottish monarch

The Irish Church became independent from English control

The establishment of the Irish Kingdom in 1541 (correct)

The Reformation was widely accepted in Ireland

What was the result of the 'Plantation of Ulster' from 1607?

The Irish Crown was meant to be carried by the Scottish monarch

The native Irish population was forced to convert to Protestantism

The English and Scots Presbyterian settlers were expelled from Ireland

Lands in Ulster were confiscated from the rebels and given to English and Scots Presbyterian settlers (correct)

What was the primary reason for the growing English dominance over Ireland in the 1500s?

The advent of the Reformation and the Irish remaining staunchly Catholic Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the rebellions by native Irish from 1580s?

The whole of Ireland was under English control from 1603 Signup and view all the answers

What was the proportion of the Irish population that relied solely on potato crops by the mid-1840s?

A third Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the secret revolutionary organisation founded in 1858?

Fenians Signup and view all the answers

Which British Prime Minister issued an official apology in 1997 for the British government's handling of the Great Famine?

Tony Blair Signup and view all the answers

What was the main difference between the First and Second Home Rule Bills?

The First Bill had no provision for Irish representation in Westminster, while the Second did Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Third Home Rule Bill introduced in 1912?

It was passed by Parliament, but not implemented until after the war Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant consequence of the Civil Wars in Ireland in the mid-seventeenth century?

The creation of lasting bitterness between Irish Catholics and Protestants Signup and view all the answers

What was the main concern of British politicians regarding Ireland in the 18th century?

The potential use of Ireland as a stepping-stone for a French invasion of Britain Signup and view all the answers

What was the main outcome of the Rebellion of 1798 in Ireland?

The defeat of the rebellion and the surrender of the French expeditionary force Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for the creation of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland in 1801?

To find a solution to the Irish problem following the rebellion of 1798 Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Catholic Emancipation Act of 1829?

It repealed the Test and Corporation Acts, allowing Catholics to hold public office Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Anglo-Irish War between 1919 and 1921?

A truce was announced in July 1921, leading to the Anglo-Irish Treaty of 1921. Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for the Irish Civil War between 1922 and 1923?

Disagreement between pro-treaty and anti-treaty factions over the Anglo-Irish Treaty of 1921. Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Government of Ireland Act of 1920?

The establishment of a Council of Ireland as a uniting body for two Irish parliaments. Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of 1937 in Irish history?

The Constitution of Ireland came into force in 1937. Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the change in 1949?

The Free State stepped out of the Commonwealth and became the Republic of Ireland. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following events with their corresponding years:

Defeat of insurrectionists = 1919-21 Anglo-Irish Treaty = 1921 Irish Civil War = 1922-23 Constitution of Ireland = 1937 Signup and view all the answers

Match the following leaders with their roles in Irish history:

Michael Collins = Commander of IRA during Anglo-Irish War Eamonn de Valera = Leader of Irish government during Irish Civil War Henry VIII = Head of the Irish Church None of the above = Leader of Irish republicans during Anglo-Irish War Signup and view all the answers

Match the following acts with their outcomes:

Government of Ireland Act = Introduced the principle of partition of Ireland Anglo-Irish Treaty = Established the Irish Free State as a self-governing dominion Constitution of Ireland = Declared Ireland as a republic Catholic Emancipation Act = Granted full independence to Ireland Signup and view all the answers

Match the following events with their corresponding consequences:

Anglo-Irish War = Truce announced in July 1921 Irish Civil War = Deep and lasting divisions in Irish society Government of Ireland Act = Setting up of two Irish parliaments Constitution of Ireland = Establishment of the Council of Ireland Signup and view all the answers

Match the following entities with their roles in Irish governance:

Royal Irish Constabulary = British government forces Council of Ireland = Uniting body for the two Irish parliaments IRA = Irish republican forces British monarch = Head of state of Ireland until 1949 Signup and view all the answers