IRA History and Key Events

IRA History and Key Events

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video explores the history of the Irish Republican Army (IRA), from its origins in the early 20th century to its role in the Troubles and subsequent political developments. It covers the IRA's formation, its involvement in the Irish Civil War, and its evolution into various factions, including the Provisional IRA and the Continuity IRA. The video also discusses the IRA's ceasefires, political shifts, and the eventual disarmament of the Provisional IRA, leading to a more peaceful situation in Northern Ireland today.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event in 1916 marked the beginning of the IRA's history?

The Irish Civil War

The Easter Rising

The Good Friday Agreement

The Troubles

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the Irish Civil War for the IRA?

The anti-treaty IRA went underground

The IRA became the official army of the Irish Free State

The pro-treaty IRA was defeated

The IRA was completely disbanded

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During the Troubles, what was the main difference between the Official IRA and the Provisional IRA?

The Official IRA was larger than the Provisional IRA

The Official IRA was based in Northern Ireland, while the Provisional IRA was based in the Republic of Ireland

The Official IRA focused on political solutions, while the Provisional IRA focused on military actions

The Official IRA was supported by the British, while the Provisional IRA was supported by the Irish government

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary goal of the Provisional IRA during the Troubles?

To negotiate peace with the British

To unify Ireland through political means

To protect the Catholic community and fight against British forces

To establish a Marxist state in Ireland

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which international figure was known for supplying arms to the Provisional IRA?

Muammar Qadhafi

Vladimir Lenin

Winston Churchill

Fidel Castro

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What led to the formation of the Continuity IRA in 1986?

The end of the Troubles

The signing of the Good Friday Agreement

A disagreement over the ceasefire with the British

A split in the Provisional IRA over political participation

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which group emerged as a result of the Provisional IRA's shift towards political participation?

The Real IRA

The Official IRA

The Continuity IRA

The New IRA

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