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Difficulty: MediumThe Partition of Ireland

The 19211921 Anglo-Irish Treaty led to the formal partition of the island of Ireland in 19221922. Under this new constitutional arrangement, what was the status of Northern Ireland?

  1. It remained part of the United KingdomAnswer
  2. B
    It became part of the Irish Free State created in 19161916
  3. C
    It became a completely independent republic in 19251925
  4. D
    It was governed as a separate crown colony outside the UK

Answer

Northern Ireland remained part of the United Kingdom
In 19221922, following the signing of the Anglo-Irish Treaty in 19211921, the island of Ireland was divided. The official handbook specifies that while the southern part became the Irish Free State, Northern Ireland remained a part of the United Kingdom.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the historical event
The partition of Ireland in 19221922 following the 19211921 Anglo-Irish Treaty
This sets the context for the division of the island.
2
Determine the outcome for the two regions
The southern part became the Irish Free State; the northern part (six counties) remained in the UK
This is the core factual requirement of the Life in the UK handbook regarding the partition.

Key Concept

The partition of Ireland resulted in Northern Ireland remaining part of the UK while the south became a separate entity.

Practice More

Review the later history of Northern Ireland, including the Good Friday Agreement in the 19901990 s.
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