1. Ch. 10- Section 2- The Republic of Ireland The Emerald Isle- green- meadows, trees, St. Patrick’s Day

2. The Republic of Ireland continued Landscape- center- plains, forests, farms- peat- decaying plant matter used for fuel and fertilizer Bogs- low, swampy lands Coast- rocky highlands Climate- mild- rain- heat capacity of water

3. The Republic of Ireland continued Economy- rich soil- farming- potatoes Great Potato Famine- mid-1800’s Industry- machinery 300 BC- Celts arrive 1100’s- English arrive English and Gaelic- 2 official languages- Ireland

4. The Republic of Ireland continued 1100’s- 1900’s- British control Gov’t and religious differences Protestants influence Ireland 1921- Republic of Ireland- southern part UK- northern Ireland Pop.- 3.7 million 57% live in cities/towns 1/3 pop.- Dublin- largest city and capital