THE IMPACT OF WORLD WAR II ON IRELAND, NORTH AND SOUTH
9. From a Southern Irish point of view, list three pros of joining the war effort and three cons of joining the war effort.
Pros
(i) (ii) (iii)
(i) (ii) (iii)
10. What would you have done if the offer of a united Ireland in exchange for neutrality had been made to you? Explain your answer.
Cons
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Source Analysis: Censorship
Fred Appelbe was an Irishman who joined the British Royal Navy during World War II. Study the letter he sent to his mother in Éire and answer the questions that follow.