Michael Collins
Who was Michael Collins?
He was a leader in the Irish War of Independence and a key figure in the establishment of the Irish Free State.
What was the Anglo-Irish Treaty?
A type of warfare that involves small groups using tactics like ambushes and hit-and-run attacks.
Who was he?
A prominent leader in the Irish nationalist movement and later the Prime Minister
What was the name of the Irish army fighting for independence from Britain?
IRA
What role did Michael Collins play in the Irish government?
: He served as the Director of Intelligence for the Irish Republican Army (IRA).
In what year was the Anglo-Irish Treaty signed?
1921
What position did Eamonn De Valera hold after the Anglo-Irish Treaty?
He was against it.
What does IRA stand for?
Irish Republican Army
What was one of Michael Collins' famous strategies during the war?
: He used intelligence and surprise attacks to disrupt British forces.
Name one major point of contention in the Anglo-Irish Treaty.
The establishment of Northern Ireland as a separate entity.
What was Eamonn De Valera's stance on the British monarchy?
He was completely against the monarchy and wanted Ireland to be independent of them.
What side is Johnny on in the novel Pawns? IRA or the Crown
IRA
In what year was Michael Collins assassinated?
1922
Who represented the Irish side in the negotiations for the treaty?
Michael Collins and Arthur Griffth
What is the Irish for Prime Minister?
Taoiseach
Members of this British force were known for wearing black and hunting down IRA members.
Black and tans
What was Michael Collins' vision for Ireland?
He wanted a free and independent Ireland with some level of cooperation with Britain.
What was the reaction of many Irish republicans to the Anglo-Irish Treaty?
Many opposed it, feeling it did not provide full independence.
True or false was he the first president of Ireland?
True
The Irish War of Independence started in this year and ended in this year
1919 and 1921