Irish influence on U.S.
Most popular Irish holiday celebrated by the US
St. Patricks day
What did the U.S. influence Ireland to become?
Independent
When did WWI happen in regards to the Irish civil war?
Before the Irish civil war
Where did Ireland stand in WWII
the stayed neutral
By 1860 how many Irish people had arrived in the U.S.
2 million
What does being pro-treaty mean?
In favor or support of separating Ireland into "states" in order to keep Ireland independent
What did the U.S. do to help Ireland during WWI?
The Allies (US included)
Name an Irish song that you know or one you remember from the slideshow
Danny boy
Galway girl
With or without you
ect.
What does anti-treaty mean?
Against separating, in favor of remaining whole.
Ireland was under whose control at the time?
Britain / UK
How did they support them?
Tactically, so with weapons
What is a political machine?
A poll used in voting
Did all of Ireland become free (independent)?
No, Northern Ireland remained a part the UK
When (year) did Britain, Ireland being a part of it, enter WWI (hint: they enter in the beginning)
1914
After WWI what is irelands stance with the U.S.
We have remained peaceful and continued to support each other.
What was the most corrupt political machine, located in New York ?
Tammy Hall
What did the U.S. and Ireland do after the Irish civil war (what did they establish with each other) ?
diplomatic relations
What did WWI ultimately do for Ireland?
lead to Irish civil war which then lead to being independent
Has Ireland supported the U.S. with any other war after WWII, if so how?
Yes, the Iraq war. Ireland let us use their air facilities.