In the aftermath of the conflict between British forces and Irish nationalists in the early century, the Anglo-Irish Treaty of was signed. Which of the following statements accurately identifies the year in which the formal partition of Ireland took place and the constitutional outcome for the northern counties?
- In , Ireland was formally partitioned, and six counties in the north remained part of the United Kingdom.Answer
- BIn , the island was immediately divided following the Easter Rising, with all northern counties granted independent dominion status.
- CIn , the partition was finalized by transferring the six northern counties to the newly formed Irish Free State.
- DIn , the signing of the treaty abolished all internal borders, briefly creating a unified parliament for the entire island of Ireland.
Answer
In , Ireland was formally partitioned, resulting in six counties in the north remaining part of the United Kingdom.
The correct answer identifies that the formal partition occurred in , following the treaty, and correctly states that six counties in the north remained part of the United Kingdom while the rest became the Irish Free State.
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The 1922 Partition of Ireland
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