Irish History: Anglo-Irish Treaty and Independence

The video explores Ireland's complex history with England, focusing on the 19th and early 20th centuries. It covers the Irish Republican Brotherhood, the Easter Rising, and the Irish War of Independence. The narrative details the political and military struggles, leading to the Anglo-Irish Treaty and the creation of the Irish Free State. The video also highlights key figures like Michael Collins and Eamon De Valera, and the socio-political dynamics that shaped modern Ireland.

What was one of the main consequences of the potato famine in Ireland during the 19th century?

• Immediate independence from England

• Establishment of a new Irish parliament

• Mass emigration and population decline

• Increased industrialization

What was the primary goal of the Irish Republican Brotherhood?

• To establish a new trade route

• To create an Irish republic

• To form an alliance with France

• To promote English culture in Ireland

Why did the Ulster Volunteers form in response to the Irish Home Rule movement?

• To support the Catholic Church

• To oppose a parliament in Dublin

• To establish a new trade agreement

• To promote Irish language revival

What was the significance of the Easter Rising in 1916?

• It was a failed attempt to establish a republic

• It was a peaceful protest for home rule

• It led to immediate Irish independence

• It resulted in the formation of the United Kingdom

How did Michael Collins contribute to the Irish War of Independence?

• By leading peaceful protests

• By negotiating the Anglo-Irish Treaty

• By forming the Ulster Volunteers

• By organizing guerrilla warfare tactics

What was the role of the Black and Tans during the Irish War of Independence?

• They were a group of Irish nationalists

• They were a religious organization

• They were a peaceful negotiation team

• They were a brutal law enforcement unit

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

• The British Empire dissolved

• Ireland was divided into Northern and Southern regions

• Ireland became a single independent nation

• The Irish Free State was immediately established

What was the main result of the Anglo-Irish Treaty?

• Immediate Irish independence

• End of the British monarchy

• Creation of the Irish Free State

• Unification of Ireland and England

Why did some Irish leaders oppose the Anglo-Irish Treaty?

• It abolished the Irish parliament

• It required Ireland to join the European Union

• It did not establish a full republic

• It granted too much power to the Catholic Church

What was a significant consequence of the political division over the Anglo-Irish Treaty?

• The end of British rule in Ireland

• The unification of Ireland

• The start of World War II

• The beginning of the Irish Civil War