Ireland: the Easter Rising; the war of independence and the Anglo-Irish Treaty
Irish nationalists staged a rebellion against British rule in 1916. Years of conflict followed, ending in a 1921 treaty that split Ireland into two separate territories.
Real World
The execution of sixteen Easter Rising leaders — including the gravely wounded James Connolly, strapped to a chair — turned public Irish opinion sharply against Britain and transformed the rebels from a fringe group into nationalist martyrs.
Exam Focus
For the Anglo-Irish Treaty, always address both what it conceded and what it withheld — partition and Dominion status are both essential points.
Essay Framework
Use PEEL to structure every paragraph. Tap each step for guidance and an example.
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