Former president of Ireland. Opposed the Home Rule Treaty signed with Britain that divided the nation.

A derogatory term for the Irish.

The more violent portion of the IRA. Emerged after the IRA.

"The potato blight." Lead to the potato famine in Ireland which killed 1 million Irish.

The flag of the Republic of Ireland. Meant to symbolize inclusion between Catholics and Protestants.

The northern 6 counties of Ireland that remained a part of the United Kingdom after the 1920 Home Rule Treaty.

Flag of the United Kingdom.

Armed uprising against British control in 1916.

"Ourselves Alone." The political party of Irish Republicans.

Irish revolutionary and politician who fought for Irish independence from Britain. Negotiated the treaty that created a free state.

Royal Irish Constabulary Special Reserves. Created by Winston Churchill. Known for their mistreatment of Irish citizens.

Principal Chamber of the Irish Legislature.

Irregular warfare where small groups fight against a larger military.

Compulsory enlistment.

Irish who want Northern Ireland to remain a part of the UK.

Irish who wanted a united Irish state free of British rule.

Catholic paramilitary group that fought for Irish independence.

When settlers from other nations take over a region or area to use the resources or native people for political and/or economic advantages.

Taking advantage of resources or people for their own benefit.

Independence or freedom as a person or a nation.

Citizens who elect representatives who make choices in their best interest.

Government where a monarch (king or queen) is in charge.