📕 Chapter 3: A Long and Illustrious History

3.5.3 The partition of Ireland

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After World War I, the Irish independence movement intensified. In 1916, the Easter Rising in Dublin was an armed rebellion against British rule. Although it was quickly suppressed, it increased support for Irish independence. In 1921, a treaty was signed that led to the partition of Ireland in 1922.

Key Facts

  • Easter Rising 1916 in Dublin — armed rebellion against British rule
  • Quickly suppressed but increased support for independence
  • Treaty signed 1921; Ireland partitioned 1922
The partition of Ireland (illustration 1)
Illustration: The partition of Ireland

Ireland was divided into two parts: the Irish Free State (later the Republic of Ireland), which consisted of the 26 southern counties and became independent, and Northern Ireland, which consisted of 6 counties and remained part of the United Kingdom. The partition was controversial and led to decades of tension, particularly in Northern Ireland.

Key Facts

  • Irish Free State — 26 southern counties, became independent
  • Northern Ireland — 6 counties, remained part of UK
  • Partition was controversial and led to decades of tension
The partition of Ireland (illustration 2)
Illustration: The partition of Ireland

📝 Notas de estudio

  • El Easter Rising fue una rebelión armada contra el dominio British en Dublin en 1916.
    • Easter Rising 1916 en Dublin — rebelión armada contra el dominio British
    • Rápidamente suprimida, pero aumentó el apoyo a la independencia
    • Tratado firmado en 1921; Ireland fue dividida en 1922
  • Ireland fue dividida en 1922.
    • Easter Rising 1916 en Dublin — rebelión armada contra el dominio British
    • Rápidamente suprimida, pero aumentó el apoyo a la independencia
    • Tratado firmado en 1921; Ireland fue dividida en 1922
  • Northern Ireland consta de 6 condados.
    • Easter Rising 1916 en Dublin — rebelión armada contra el dominio British
    • Rápidamente suprimida, pero aumentó el apoyo a la independencia
    • Tratado firmado en 1921; Ireland fue dividida en 1922
  • Los 26 condados del sur se convirtieron en el Irish Free State, más tarde la Republic of Ireland.
    • Easter Rising 1916 en Dublin — rebelión armada contra el dominio British
    • Rápidamente suprimida, pero aumentó el apoyo a la independencia
    • Tratado firmado en 1921; Ireland fue dividida en 1922

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