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The political landscape of the British Isles underwent a major transformation in the early 20th20^{\text{th}} century. Following the signing of the Anglo-Irish Treaty, in which year was the island of Ireland formally divided, resulting in the establishment of the Irish Free State and the retention of Northern Ireland within the United Kingdom?

  1. 19221922Answer
  2. B
    19211921
  3. C
    19161916
  4. D
    19251925

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The island of Ireland was formally partitioned in 19221922, following the signing of the Anglo-Irish Treaty in 19211921.
The island of Ireland was formally partitioned in 19221922. This event followed the signing of the Anglo-Irish Treaty in 19211921, which resolved the conflict between British and Irish forces. Under the terms of the partition, Northern Ireland remained a constituent part of the United Kingdom, while the rest of Ireland became the Irish Free State.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the key agreement that led to the division of Ireland.
The Anglo-Irish Treaty was signed in 19211921.
This treaty ended the conflict and outlined the creation of the Irish Free State and the status of Northern Ireland.
2
Determine the formal implementation date of the partition.
The formal partition of the island took place in 19221922.
This is the year the constitutional changes officially went into effect, creating the separate entities.

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The 1922 Partition of Ireland
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