Irish War of Independence and Bloody Sunday

What event marked the beginning of the Irish War of Independence?

• The Battle of the Boyne

• The Easter Rising

• The signing of the Anglo-Irish Treaty

• The declaration of independence by Dáil Éireann

What strategy did the Irish Republican Army use during the war?

• Aerial bombardment

• Naval blockades

• Guerrilla warfare

• Trench warfare

Who was targeted by Michael Collins' group known as The Squad?

• British soldiers

• Irish politicians

• G-men

• Cairo Gang

What was the purpose of the coordinated attack planned by the IRA on November 21st?

• To negotiate peace

• To assassinate British operatives

• To destroy British supply lines

• To capture Dublin Castle

What was the British response to the attacks on the Cairo Gang?

• They attacked Croke Park

• They withdrew from Ireland

• They negotiated a ceasefire

• They increased military presence

What tragic event occurred at Croke Park on Bloody Sunday?

• A riot ensued

• British forces fired into the crowd

• A bomb exploded

• A fire broke out

How many people were killed by British forces at Croke Park?

• 12

• 20

• 5

• 15

Who was Michael Hogan, after whom the Hogan Stand is named?

• A member of The Squad

• A Gaelic football player

• An Irish politician

• A British officer

What was the significance of Queen Elizabeth II's visit to Croke Park in 2011?

• To open a new stadium

• To sign a peace treaty

• To apologize for past events

• To celebrate a sports event

What is the historical significance of Bloody Sunday in Irish history?

• It led to immediate peace talks

• It marked the end of the war

• It highlighted the brutality of the conflict

• It was the first battle of the war