1. The Irish Revolution By: Nick Burgess

2. About the Revolution The term Irish Revolution refers to the period 1912-1922 when Ireland (Southern) gained independence from the United Kingdom. Northern Ireland chose not to join Free Ireland, instead they stayed in the United Kingdom. Two main opponents: Nationalists and Unionists, and later on Pro-Treaty and Anti- Treaty.

3. Chronology i. 1914-1918: War World I ii. 1916: The Easter Rising iii. 1919: The Dail declare Ireland independent of Great Britain iv. 1920: Bloody Sunday, Burning of Cork v. 1921: Anglo-Irish Treaty signed vi. 1922: Dail split in two: Pro- Treaty and Anti- Treaty, violence ensues vii. 1923: Rebels disband, Irish Free State formed

4. Biography Sir Edward Carson  Unionists leader.  Political leader. Goes on to become a judge. Eamon de Valera Anti-treaty leader and a leader of the Nationalists. Political leader.

5. Analysis The Irish Revolution was split into three parts. It was mainly fought between Ireland and Great Britain. Factions could split against each other in a matter of years. Ireland remains split between Ireland and Northern Ireland.

6. Comparison with French Revolution  Ireland  Unionists vs. Nationalists, Pro-Treaty and Anti- Treaty  No guillotine   Not as much bloodshed  Main place: Dublin  France  Girodins vs. Mountains  Guillotine  Let the blood flow!  Main place: Paris