Condition of Ireland and Anglo-Irish relations: Easter Rising; Anglo-Irish War; Government of Ireland Act; Anglo-Irish Treaty; divided Ireland
Between 1916 and 1922, Ireland moved from armed rebellion against British rule to a negotiated split into two separate states. This created a divided island whose tensions Britain would manage for decades.
Real World
The execution of 15 Easter Rising leaders by British authorities in May 1916 transformed public opinion in Ireland almost overnight — men who had been largely unpopular rebels became martyrs, handing Sinn Féin a landslide at the 1918 general election.
Exam Focus
Sequence events precisely: Rising (1916) → War of Independence (1919–21) → Treaty (1921) → Civil War (1922); chronological accuracy is essential for narrative questions.
Essay Framework
Use PEEL to structure every paragraph. Tap each step for guidance and an example.
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