Even though Britain is called the United Kingdom not everything on the isles is in fact united. There are two different nations on the Irish isles: Ireland and Northern Ireland, which is part of the United Kingdom. The question is why the United Kingdom and
Ireland are split apart. Ireland was a part of Britain’s Empire before and even though the colonies of Britain are now independent, Scotland and Wales are still a part of Britain. To answer the question on why Ireland and Britain are split apart, this term paper will look at Britain and the Irish War of Independence.
Starting out the paper will look at the time before the war. The focus lies on the relationship between Britain and Ireland and what has caused the rift between both that might have caused the war. The next part will cover the war itself. The paper will look at both sides of the conflict and analyse their goals, actions and intentions during wartime. After that the outcome of the war will be looked at. The term paper will look at the reason for the cease fire and what the immediate consequences of the cease fire, and by extend the peace deal were. Lastly, this paper will take a look at the long-term consequences of the Irish War of Independence for Britain and its empire.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Britain and Ireland before the war
- The Irish War of Independence
- Outbreak of the war
- Ongoing of the war
- End of the war
- Consequences of the war
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This term paper analyzes the Irish War of Independence, exploring the historical context, the events of the war, and its lasting consequences. The paper aims to shed light on the factors that led to the conflict, examine the motivations and actions of both sides, and assess the impact of the war on the relationship between Britain and Ireland.
- The historical relationship between Britain and Ireland
- The causes and outbreak of the Irish War of Independence
- The dynamics of the war, including key events and actors
- The consequences of the war for both Britain and Ireland
- The enduring legacy of the Irish War of Independence
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: The paper introduces the topic of the Irish War of Independence, highlighting its historical significance and its relevance even today. It outlines the key questions and issues that will be explored in the paper, including the relationship between Britain and Ireland before the war, the events of the conflict itself, and its lasting consequences.
- Britain and Ireland before the war: This chapter examines the historical relationship between Britain and Ireland, focusing on the factors that led to the Irish struggle for independence. It discusses the imposition of British rule over Ireland, the impact of the Great Famine on Irish sentiment, and the growing dissatisfaction with British rule. The chapter culminates with the 1916 Easter Rising, a pivotal event that ignited the flame of Irish nationalism.
- The Irish War of Independence: Outbreak of the war: This chapter delves into the origins of the Irish War of Independence. It explores the role of Sinn Féin, the declaration of independence, and the response of the British government. The chapter discusses the events that led to the outbreak of hostilities, including the murder of two Royal Irish Constabularies by the IRA, which marked the official beginning of the war.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This paper focuses on the Irish War of Independence, examining the historical relationship between Britain and Ireland, the dynamics of the conflict, and its lasting consequences. Key terms include: Irish nationalism, British imperialism, Sinn Féin, Irish Republican Army (IRA), Royal Irish Constabulary, Easter Rising, Great Famine, Declaration of Independence, Anglo-Irish Treaty.
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- Paul Sarich (Autor:in), 2021, Britain and the Irish War of Independence. Why are they split apart?, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/1138761
