Irish Independence Quiz

What major event influenced Ireland’s path toward independence in the early 20th century?

• The Great Famine

• The 1916 Easter Rising

• The Land War

• The Act of Union

Who was a key leader during the 1916 Easter Rising?

• Eamon de Valera

• Michael Collins

• Arthur Griffith

• Charles Stewart Parnell

What was a primary goal of the Irish Volunteers during the War of Independence?

• To negotiate with the British Parliament

• To achieve complete independence from British rule

• To support Home Rule legislation

• To promote cultural revival movements

Michael Collins was known for his role in:

• Drafting the Home Rule Bill

• Establishing the Irish Free State Constitution

• Developing guerrilla warfare strategies

• Leading the Irish Citizen Army

What was the Anglo-Irish Treaty of 1921?

• A peace agreement ending the War of Independence

• A full declaration of Irish independence

• A temporary ceasefire during the conflict

• An agreement giving Ireland full control of Ulster

How did Arthur Griffith contribute to Irish politics?

• He led the Irish Republican Army

• He founded Sinn Féin and supported a dual monarchy

• He was a leading figure in the Gaelic League

• He organized the Citizen Army during the Rising

What role did the United States play in the Irish War of Independence?

• The U.S. refused to intervene

• The U.S. recognized Irish independence immediately

• Irish-American groups provided financial and political support

• The U.S. joined Britain in suppressing the rebellion

Why was the Boundary Commission controversial?

• It divided all of Ireland into two regions

• It failed to transfer expected territories from Northern Ireland to the Free State

• It granted Ireland full independence

• It created an independent Northern Ireland separate from the UK

What strategy did the IRA use during the War of Independence?

• Conventional warfare tactics

• Guerrilla warfare and targeted assassinations

• Diplomatic negotiations only

• Nationwide public protests

What was a consequence of the Anglo-Irish Treaty?

• Complete Irish unity

• Partition of Ireland and civil war

• Full British withdrawal from Ireland

• Establishment of the Irish Republic without conflict