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Which political party formed Cumann na nGaedheal in 1923?
Which political party formed Cumann na nGaedheal in 1923?
When did the Parliament of the United Kingdom relinquish its remaining authority to legislate for the Free State?
When did the Parliament of the United Kingdom relinquish its remaining authority to legislate for the Free State?
Who were the two opposing sides in the Irish Civil War?
Who were the two opposing sides in the Irish Civil War?
Which political party refused to take its seats in the Dáil after the 1927 general election?
Which political party refused to take its seats in the Dáil after the 1927 general election?
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Who abolished the oath of allegiance and initiated an economic war with the UK?
Who abolished the oath of allegiance and initiated an economic war with the UK?
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When was the new constitution drafted by Éamon de Valera adopted by a plebiscite?
When was the new constitution drafted by Éamon de Valera adopted by a plebiscite?
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When did the Free State officially change its name to 'Ireland'?
When did the Free State officially change its name to 'Ireland'?
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Which event led to the establishment of the Irish Free State?
Which event led to the establishment of the Irish Free State?
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What was the status of the Irish Free State within the British Empire?
What was the status of the Irish Free State within the British Empire?
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Who became the first President of the Executive Council of the Irish Free State?
Who became the first President of the Executive Council of the Irish Free State?
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How many counties did the Irish Free State comprise?
How many counties did the Irish Free State comprise?
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What were the two houses of the Oireachtas, the legislature of the Irish Free State?
What were the two houses of the Oireachtas, the legislature of the Irish Free State?
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What did members of the Dáil have to do in order to take their seats in the Irish Free State?
What did members of the Dáil have to do in order to take their seats in the Irish Free State?
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What was a key issue for opponents of the Anglo-Irish Treaty?
What was a key issue for opponents of the Anglo-Irish Treaty?
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Which of the following statements about the Parliament of Northern Ireland is true?
Which of the following statements about the Parliament of Northern Ireland is true?
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What was the role of the Boundary Commission mentioned in the text?
What was the role of the Boundary Commission mentioned in the text?
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Which view did the 1933 court decision in Ireland support?
Which view did the 1933 court decision in Ireland support?
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What did the Irish Free State Constitution Act 1922 allow Northern Ireland to do?
What did the Irish Free State Constitution Act 1922 allow Northern Ireland to do?
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Why was it always certain that Northern Ireland would opt out of the Free State?
Why was it always certain that Northern Ireland would opt out of the Free State?
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Which of the following statements is supported by the text?
Which of the following statements is supported by the text?
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What was the de facto position regarding Northern Ireland according to the text?
What was the de facto position regarding Northern Ireland according to the text?
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What was the purpose of the address from the Parliament of Northern Ireland to the king?
What was the purpose of the address from the Parliament of Northern Ireland to the king?
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What would have happened if the Parliament of Northern Ireland had not made the declaration in the address?
What would have happened if the Parliament of Northern Ireland had not made the declaration in the address?
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Which constitutional structure was established by the Treaty for the new state?
Which constitutional structure was established by the Treaty for the new state?
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What were the two houses of the Oireachtas in the Irish Free State?
What were the two houses of the Oireachtas in the Irish Free State?
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Who had executive authority in the Irish Free State?
Who had executive authority in the Irish Free State?
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What was the role of the Executive Council in the Irish Free State?
What was the role of the Executive Council in the Irish Free State?
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Who presided over the Executive Council in the Irish Free State?
Who presided over the Executive Council in the Irish Free State?
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What was the main source of power in the Irish Free State?
What was the main source of power in the Irish Free State?
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Who was responsible for presenting the address from the Parliament of Northern Ireland to the king?
Who was responsible for presenting the address from the Parliament of Northern Ireland to the king?
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