The signing of the Anglo-Irish Treaty in led to a profound transformation of the British Isles. Which statement precisely describes the constitutional outcome that took effect in for the island of Ireland?
- Ireland was partitioned, resulting in the Irish Free State becoming self-governing while the six northern counties remained part of the United Kingdom.Answer
- BThe partition of created two entirely independent republics, with both Northern Ireland and the Irish Free State leaving the United Kingdom simultaneously.
- CFollowing the Easter Rising of , the island was immediately divided into two separate nations with distinct governments under the British Crown.
- DThe transition granted the entire island of Ireland full independence as a single unified republic, ending all constitutional links to the United Kingdom.
Answer
The partition of 1922 resulted in the creation of the self-governing Irish Free State and the retention of the six northern counties within the United Kingdom as Northern Ireland.
The correct answer accurately reflects the historical facts as stated in the Life in the UK handbook: in , Ireland was divided. The southern part became the self-governing Irish Free State, while the six counties in the north (Northern Ireland) remained part of the United Kingdom.
Step-by-Step Solution
Key Concept
The 1922 Partition of Ireland
Practice More
Review the later status changes of Ireland, specifically the year the Irish Free State became a republic.
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