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20th Century Ireland (1922-1949)
Q.1
W.T. Cosgrave was the President of the Executive Council (Prime Minister) of the Irish Free State between 1922 & 1932. Which part of Sinn Fein formed the first government?
Pro-Treaty Sinn Fein (Cumann na nGaedhael)
Pro-Treaty Home Rule
Anti-Treaty Sinn Fein (Fianna Fail)
Q.2
The new police force of the Irish Free State was formed by Eoin O'Duffy in 1923. Its name was.....
Civic Guards (An Garda Siochana)
Civic Guards (Fianna Siochana)
Oglaigh na hEireann
Q.3
In what year did the Irish Free State join the League of Nations?
1922
1925
They never joined
1923
Q.4
What was the Shannon Scheme (1925-29)?
A scheme to revitalise industries around the River Shannon (west of Ireland)
A scheme to improve farming methods around the River Shannon.
A hydro-electric electricity-generating station built on the River Shannon
Q.5
What political party was founded by Eamon deValera in 1926?
Official Sinn Fein
Fianna Fail
Clann na Poblachta
Q.6
Following the assassination of Kevin O'Higgins, what did the Electoral Amendment Act of 1927 force political parties to do?
To take their seats in Dail Eireann if elected, and thereby take the Oath of Allegiance to the King of England
To return all monies gathered during election campaign.
To take the Oath of Allegiance and renounce publicly their belief in an Irish Republic
Q.7
What was the significance of the Statute of Westminster (1931)?
Every state that was a member of the British Commonwealth could send representatives to Westminster to force legislation through on their behalf.
Every state that was a member of the British Commonwealth would receive automatic representation in the House of Lords in Westminster.
Every state that was a member of the British Commonwealth could repeal laws made in London, with regard to their own state.
Q.8
Which party won the General Election of 1932?
Fine Gael
Cumann na nGaedhael
Labour Party
Fianna Fail
Q.9
Why was there an 'Economic War' between the Irish Free State & Britain between 1932 & 1938?
DeValera withheld the Land Annuities' Payments, which caused the Economic War, because of partition
DeValera withheld the Land Annuities' Payments, which caused the Economic War, because he felt that irish farmers should not continue to pay these fines to a foreign government.
DeValera wanted to make the Irish Free State economically self-sufficient and break all trade links with Britain.
Q.10
In 1937, DeValera published a new Constitution - Bunreacht na hEireann. Which of the following statements accurately describes the main changes to Ireland politically with the passing of this constitution.
'Eire' - a sovereign republic, triclour as national flag and Irish as the official first language of the State
'Eire', triclour as national flag and Irish as the official first language of the State.
'Eire'-an official 32 county state, triclour as national flag and Irish as the official first language
Q.11
What were the 'Treaty Ports' and when were they returned to Ireland?
They were ports seized by the British in 1932 for non-payment of the Land Annuities and they were returned in 1938
They were ports seized in 1922 and returned under the terms of the Anglo-Irish (Trade) Agreement in 1938
These ports had always been occupied by the British and were finally returned to Ireland under the terms of the Anglo-Irish (Trade) Agreement in 1938
Q.12
Which of the following statements most accurately explains why Ireland remained neutral during the Second World War (The 'Emergency')?
Support for fascist countries, lack of military strength and a desire to emphasise Ireland's independence from Britain
A lack of military strength and political disagreements with the British Government
A desire to remain neutral from international conflicts, lack of military strength and a desire to emphasise Ireland's independence from Britain
Q.13
Who was the Minister of Supplies during the 'Emergency', 1939-1945?
Frank Aiken
Sean Lemass
Eamon deValera
Q.14
What was rationing? Why did it take place during the Second World War and aftermath in Ireland?
Rationing was the practise of collecting information about foreign troops in Ireland
Rationing was caused by the disruption in shipping of commodities to Ireland, which meant every household could only receive a minimum of basic supplies, e.g. tea & tobacco.
Q.15
In what year did Ireland formally become the 'Republic of Ireland'?
1937
1945
1948
1949
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