Irish War of Independence - 3 Minute History

The video covers the struggle for Irish independence, starting with the Home Rule movement and the tensions it caused between Unionists and Nationalists. The Easter Rising of 1916 marked a turning point, leading to the formation of the IRA and increased violence. The War of Independence followed, resulting in the Anglo-Irish Treaty and the creation of the Irish Free State. However, the treaty led to a civil war between pro and anti-treaty forces. Eventually, the Irish Free State became a republic in 1948, but tensions in Northern Ireland persisted.

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