WorksheetsIreland during WWII: Policy of Neutrality.
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
World War II broke out on 1st September 19__ ___
1941
1939
1929
1945
When WWII broke out in September 1939, De Valera immediately announced Ireland would remain ___________.
on the allied side
neutral
on the axis side (German side)
Which of the following are the reasons why Ireland remained neutral during the War. (3 correct answers here)
As a statement of Irish independence from Britain.
self protection - Ireland unable to defend itself
just to annoy the British
We had our Treaty Ports back
What was World War II referred to as in Ireland?
'the apocalypse'
'the Emergency'
'the inconvenience'
What did the Emergency Powers Bill introduce?
more weather reports
internment without trial
strict censorship on radio, books, newspapers, letters etc.
Who threatened Irish neutrality?
the British
the Germans
the French
the IRA
Although the government declared Ireland to be 'neutral', they secretly helped the Allies.
True.
False.
How did Fianna Fáil respond to the IRA threat to neutrality?
they ignored it
they passed the Offences Against the State Act in June 1939
they put members of the IRA on trial
What did the Offences Against the State Act introduce?
internment without trial
heavy fines
Was De Valera's ruthless action against the IRA successful in weakening the IRA?
Yes it weakened the IRA as over 500 of them were interned and they weren't a threat again for the whole duration of the war.
No had no impact in weakening the IRA.
