1918 Nov World War I ends. Sinn Féin wins landslide victory.
Dáil Éireann meets in Dublin and War of Independence begins.
1920 Black and Tans arrive.
Nov IRA kills 11 British intelligence officers in one night. Bloody Sunday – British soldiers kill 14 spectators and players at Croke Park.
Dec
Government of Ireland Act (Fourth Home Rule Bill).
1918 1919 1920 1921 1922 1923
1921 Jul
Anglo-Irish truce.
Dec
Anglo-Irish Treaty signed.
1922 Anti-Treaty IRA occupy the Four Courts.
Jun
Civil War begins. Aug
Michael Collins killed.
1923 May
Civil War ends. 3
The seven signatories of the Proclamation of Independence were: Thomas J. Clarke, Pádraig Pearse, Sean Mac Diarmada, James Connolly, Thomas MacDonagh, Joseph Plunkett and Eamonn Ceannt
CONSIDER THIS When you have completed this chapter, discuss the following points with your partner, in small groups or as a class.
1. Consider the importance and significance of the period between 1911 and 1923 in the creation of modern Ireland.
2. What was it like to live in Ireland at the start of the twentieth century? 3. How did world events impact on events in Ireland? 4. What were the reasons for, and consequences of, each of the main events that took place during these years? 5. How have the events that took place between 1911 and 1923 impacted on Ireland today? 6. What was it like for people in Ireland to live throughWorldWar I?
My Portfolio See Sources & Activity Book pages 177 – 191 for linked activities. 397 397