1. In source 1, who was Churchill hoping would point out the errors of Southern Ireland's 'current policy'? 2. What does Churchill suggest would happen if Germany attacked Southern Ireland? 3. Why, do you think, Churchill wanted Southern Ireland to join the war on the Allied side?
4. Which of these sources are primary and which are secondary? Primary sources
Secondary sources
5. What evidence is there to suggest that Churchill made the offer of a united Ireland?
6. What evidence is there to suggest that Churchill was not offering a united Ireland?
7. Do you think Churchill was offering a united Ireland? Support your answer with evidence.
8. Did de Valera make the right decision in pursuing Irish neutrality? Explain your answer.